In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Tabooed words are difficult to recognize.
    Reason (R): Perception of the tabooed words is dependent on knowledge about sociocultural factors.

Correct option is B

Understanding Assertion (A):
    "Tabooed words are difficult to recognize" → This statement is true because taboo words (e.g., swear words, culturally sensitive words) are often censored, avoided, or emotionally charged, making them harder to process in social and cognitive contexts.
    Psycholinguistic studies show that people may hesitate or experience cognitive suppression when encountering such words.

Understanding Reason (R):
       - "Perception of the tabooed words is dependent on knowledge about sociocultural factors."
        -This is also true because taboo words vary across cultures and depend on historical, religious, and social norms

Why is (R) NOT the Correct Explanation for (A)?​
-While sociocultural knowledge influences taboo perception, the difficulty in recognizing taboo words is primarily due to cognitive inhibition, emotional arousal, and social constraints rather than just sociocultural awareness.
-Neurolinguistic studies suggest that emotional reactivity and inhibitory control mechanisms in the brain (e.g., prefrontal cortex) make taboo words harder to process, even if sociocultural knowledge plays a role.
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