The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis Suggests That

question 42

Multiple Choice

The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that:

• A)an individual's language determines their pattern of thinking and view of the world.
• B)an individual's thinking and view of the world determines the structure of their language.
• C)within the animal kingdom,humans are uniquely suited to learn and produce language.
• D)our understanding of syntax is directly related to our use of semantic networks.

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Definitions:

Morphology

Morphology refers to the study of the form and structure of organisms or their specific structural features.

Phonology

The study of the sound system of languages, including the rules for combining and using sounds to communicate meaning.

Charles Spearman

An early 20th-century psychologist known for his work in statistics and intelligence theory, famous for proposing the concept of a general intelligence factor, "g".

General Intelligence

General Intelligence, often abbreviated as "g", is a theory suggesting that a single factor underlies various cognitive abilities, reflecting a person's overall intellectual capability.