Which Statement Is True About the Relationship Between Language and Perception

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the relationship between language and perception?

• A) Language differences directly influence differences in perceptions across cultures.
• B) Differences in languages and perceptions may be influenced by a culture's need for certain objects.
• C) Perceptual differences directly influence differences in language across cultures.
• D) The differences in languages across cultures are minor, and therefore the differences in perceptions are trivial.

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Definitions:

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