Whorf's Linguistic Determinism Hypothesis States That

question 47

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:

Integration Center

A region in the nervous system where information is processed and interpreted, usually involving the brain or spinal cord.

Parasympathetic Division

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Terminal Ganglia

Nerve endings located near or within the organs they innervate, part of the autonomous nervous system.

Preganglionic Neurons

Neurons of the autonomic nervous system that originate in the central nervous system and travel to autonomic ganglia where they synapse with postganglionic neurons.