Benjamin Whorf's Belief That Language Determines Perception and the Structure

question 191

Multiple Choice

Benjamin Whorf's belief that language determines perception and the structure of thought:

• A)has been supported by numerous cross-cultural studies.
• B)has not been supported by empirical evidence, although language does seem to influence perception and thought.
• C)has been supported by research with hearing-impaired people who use American Sign Language.
• D)has been challenged by numerous research findings in the field of comparative cognition.

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