The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis Suggests That ________

question 25

Multiple Choice

The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that ________.

• A) perception of surface structure precedes deep structure in understanding a sentence
• B) we decide which objects belong to a concept according to what is most probable or sensible, given the facts at hand
• C) one's language determines the pattern of one's thinking and view of the world
• D) one's thinking and view of the world determines the structure of one's language

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Definitions:

Social Domain Model

A theory in psychology that categorizes moral, social-conventional, and personal reasoning into distinct domains, helping to understand how people differentiate their interactions and judgments in society.

Moral Reasoning

The process by which individuals make decisions about what is right or wrong, ethical or unethical, based on personal, cultural, or societal values.

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform various mental activities associated with learning, problem-solving, decision making, and adaptation to new situations.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, putting oneself in their shoes emotionally.