"We Think the Way Our Language Lets Us," Muses Damien's

question 265

Multiple Choice

"We think the way our language lets us," muses Damien's French literature professor. Immediately, the linguistic _____ hypothesis pops into his head.

• A)validity
• B)universality
• C)specificity
• D)relativity

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Definitions:

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Cultural Dimensions

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Hofstede

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