Regarding Research on the Whorfian Hypothesis, Which of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

Regarding research on the Whorfian hypothesis, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Research evidence does not support the original version of the Whorfian hypothesis, but it does support a weaker version of the hypothesis.
• B)Research evidence does not support the original version of the Whorfian hypothesis, nor any subsequent versions.
• C)Research evidence supports the Whorfian hypothesis.
• D)Research has not yet been conducted on the Whorfian hypothesis.
• E)Research supports the belief that language determines how we think and perceive the world.

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Definitions:

Priming Aggressive Thoughts

A process by which exposure to certain stimuli can increase the likelihood of aggressive responses in individuals.

Mere Exposure Effect

The Mere Exposure Effect is a psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Alphabetical Order

A system of sorting according to the sequence of letters in the alphabet.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.