Benjamin Whorf's Proposition That Language Moulds Our Cognition and Perception

question 102

Multiple Choice

Benjamin Whorf's proposition that language moulds our cognition and perception:

• A) is generally accepted by psychologists and linguists today.
• B) has fallen into disfavour among psychologists and linguists.
• C) is once again receiving attention and has support from research on language and perception.
• D) has recently been disproved by research.

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