What Is Predicted by the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis

question 132

Multiple Choice

What is predicted by the linguistic relativity hypothesis

• A) People in all cultures think alike, despite their language differences. 
• B) Language development consistently lags behind cognitive development. 
• C) Language and thought develop independently. 
• D) People will have difficulty thinking about things they cannot describe in words.

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Definitions:

Group Members

Individuals who are part of a group, contributing to its dynamics, roles, and outcomes through interaction.

Group Norms

The unwritten and often unspoken set of informal rules that govern individual behaviors in a group, which members are expected to follow.

Conformity

The adjustment of one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others, typically as a response to real or imagined group pressure.

Higher Authority

An entity or individual occupying a higher position or rank, often referred to in the context of obeying commands or directives from someone with greater power or jurisdiction.