Sapir and Whorf Argued That the Grammatical Categories of Different

question 5

Multiple Choice

Sapir and Whorf argued that the grammatical categories of different languages lead their speakers to think about things in particular ways. However, studies on the differences between female and male Americans with regard to the color terms they use suggest that

• A) women spend more money on status goods than do men.
• B) changes in the U.S. economy, society, and culture had no impact on the use of color terms, or on any other terms for that matter.
• C) in support of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, different languages produce different ways of thinking.
• D) women and men are equally sensitive to the marketing tactics of the cosmetic industry.
• E) it might be more reasonable to say that changes in culture produce changes in language and thought, rather than the reverse.

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Definitions:

Status Cues

Social signals or indicators that convey information about an individual's social position, wealth, or status within a community or society.

Social Position

An individual's rank or status within the hierarchy of a social system, which can influence their access to resources and opportunities.

Role Strain

The stress or tension experienced by an individual when the demands of a single role (such as parent or employee) they are fulfilling become conflicting or overwhelming.

Role Conflict

A situation where competing demands are made on an individual in the context of their various social roles, causing stress or tension.