What Is the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis? Provide at Least Two Examples

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Essay

What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? Provide at least two examples of how the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis impacts our perceptions of the world.

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Definitions:

Popliteal Pulse

The pulse felt at the back of the knee, an indicator of blood flow through the popliteal artery and into the lower leg.

Systolic Auscultation Gap

Refers to a phenomenon where, during blood pressure measurement, sounds disappear for a while between the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Blood Pressure (BP)

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, typically measured via the arterial system.

Deflation

The reduction of the general level of prices in an economy, which can increase the real value of money but may also lead to decreased spending.