Which of the Following Research Findings Causes Problems for the Sapir-Whorf

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research findings causes problems for the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of language and cognition?

• A) People perceive the same number of colours, regardless of how many colour words are in their language.
• B) We remember more about an event if we talk about it in the language associated with where the event occurred.
• C) Children learn languages more quickly than adults do.
• D) Deaf babies babble using their hands.

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Definitions:

Kinesics

The study of the way in which certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of non-verbal communication.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, which can communicate attention, interest, or confidence.

Body Positioning

The arrangement and alignment of an individual's body, especially in relation to tasks, activities, or to convey non-verbal signals.

Proxemics

The study of human use of space within the context of communication, examining how physical distance between individuals affects relationships and interaction.