Critics of the Work of Benjamin Whorf Maintain That

question 66

Multiple Choice

Critics of the work of Benjamin Whorf maintain that

• A)linguistic predispositions are universal.
• B)all cultures essentially share the same linguistic experiences.
• C)language determines how people think about their world.
• D)words merely reflect,rather than cause,the way individuals think.

Recognize the role and impact of private corporations in public sectors, including the military.

Identify the patterns and implications of inequality in the workplace as viewed by functionalists.

Examine the extent and limitations of state power in regulating society and media.

Understand the influence of language on thought and cultural differences, according to the Whorfian hypothesis.