The Strong and Weak Forms of the Whorfian Hypothesis State

question 186

Multiple Choice

The strong and weak forms of the Whorfian hypothesis state that ____.

• A) different cultures share the same basic language structure
• B) language either determines or influences thoughts and perceptions
• C) every child learns language at a pace that is unique to that child
• D) language ability is based on a biological language acquisition device

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Definitions:

Future Delivery

A contractual agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price at a specified future date, often used in commodities trading.