How Would the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis View the Use of Facial

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Multiple Choice

How would the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis view the use of facial expressions?

• A)This hypothesis proposes that facial expressions are not verbally produced and therefore not part of language.
• B)The hypothesis proposes that language is based on biology and facial expressions are unintentional biological reactions.
• C)The hypothesis proposes that language symbolizes cultural meaning, including nonverbal communication.
• D)The hypothesis proposes that facial expressions are small languages that do not have as much meaning as larger languages.

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