What Prompted the Work That Led to the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

question 3

Multiple Choice

What prompted the work that led to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

• A) Durkheim assigned researchers a study of language and thought.
• B) They were searching for a way to reduce misunderstandings.
• C) Sapir was trying to explain why some languages are so dissimilar.
• D) Translators found that concepts are not exchangeable between languages.

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Definitions:

Benefits-received Principle

This principle suggests that individuals should pay taxes in proportion to the benefits they receive from government services.

Taxation

The process by which a government imposes charges on citizens and corporate entities to finance government spending and public services.

Gasoline Tax

A tax imposed by governments on the sale of gasoline, typically used to fund transportation-related projects.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to tax, resulting in taxpayers paying the same percentage of their income regardless of the income level.