Whorf's Linguistic Determinism Hypothesis States That

question 92

Multiple Choice

Whorf's linguistic determinism hypothesis states that

• A) language is primarily a learned ability.
• B) language is partially an innate ability.
• C) the size of a person's vocabulary reflects his or her intelligence.
• D) our language shapes our thinking.

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Definitions:

Standard Form

A commonly accepted or prescribed format for presenting an argument, document, or mathematical expression.

Proposition

An affirmation that offers an opinion or judgment.

Implicit Memory

Unconscious recall, generally of habits and skills; sometimes called procedural memory.

Explicit Memory

Intentional and conscious memory, generally of facts, names, and events.