Which One of the Following Statements Is NOT What the Sapir-Whorf

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is NOT what the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests?

• A)People of different cultures think differently,just by the very nature,structure,and function of their language
• B)Speaking a different language shapes a thought pattern
• C)People speaking more than one language have different thought patterns when speaking different languages
• D)All of the above are correct

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Definitions:

Behavioral/social Learning

A theory that proposes behaviors are learned through the observation of others, their outcomes, and the reinforcement of modeled behavior.

Genetics

The area of biological study concerned with the inheritance of traits and the diversity of those traits passed down through generations.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, including both natural and built contexts.

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that value independence, self-expression, and the personal goals of the individual over group goals.