Pana is struggling to find the right terms to explain what the snow is like in his native town of Sitka, Alaska. He feels limited in his ability to explain what it's like to live in his hometown. His classmates also seem confused about what he is trying to explain. This is an example of which type of influence on perception?
A) culture
B) media
C) fields of experience
D) language

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Pana's difficulty in explaining the snow in Sitka, Alaska, and his classmates' confusion, illustrate the influence of language on perception. The specific words and terms available in a language can shape how we describe and understand experiences.

Pana Is Struggling to Find the Right Terms to Explain