The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis Suggests That __________

question 62

Multiple Choice

The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that __________

• A) one's language determines the pattern of one's thinking and view of the world.
• B) one's thinking and view of the world determines the structure of one's language.
• C) we decide which objects belong to a concept according to what is most probable or sensible, given the facts at hand.
• D) perception of surface structure precedes deep structure in understanding a sentence.

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Definitions:

Off-Balance Sheet Financing

Financial obligations not recorded on the balance sheet of a company, used to keep debt levels low from a reporting perspective.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds in order to amplify returns from an investment.

Leasing

A financial arrangement where a firm or individual obtains the use of an asset for a specific period in exchange for payment, typically without owning the asset.

Tax Deduction

An eligible expense that can reduce an individual's or company's taxable income.