Which of the Following Is Not One of the Criticisms

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the criticisms that have been levied against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

• A) It is unclear whether language produces thought or thought produces language.
• B) Children who grow up in a bilingual family experience a great deal of cognitive dissonance because of the conflicting languages.
• C) Just because a culture doesn't have a word to describe an experience doesn't mean they don't have that experience.
• D) People who have cognitive deficiencies for learning language can still engage in thought, despite their language limitations.

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