Which of the Following Does NOT Correctly Explain the Finding

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT correctly explain the finding of a study by Pinker(1995) in terms of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

• A)He found that many f the earlier studies claiming linguistic relativity were severely flawed
• B)He pointed to the fact that we can think without words and language,suggesting that language does not necessarily determine our thoughts
• C)He cited evidence of deaf children who clearly think while lacking a language,but soon invent their own language
• D)All of the above are correct

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Definitions:

Total Production

The total amount of goods and services produced by a company or country over a specific period.

Specialization

The process of focusing on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.

Pauper Labor Fallacy

The mistaken belief that importing goods from countries with low wages hurts the economy of high-wage countries.

Sweatshop Labor Fallacy

A misconception that all factory work in developing countries is exploitative and harmful, ignoring the complexity and variation of labor conditions.