Whorf's Linguistic Determinism Hypothesis Emphasizes That

question 107

Multiple Choice

Whorf's linguistic determinism hypothesis emphasizes that

• A) infancy is a critical period for language development.
• B) all languages share a similar grammar.
• C) our linguistic proficiencies influence our social status.
• D) words shape the way people think.

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Definitions:

Cross-cueing

A cognitive strategy in which information from one source is used to retrieve or interpret information from another, often used in learning and memory.

Transactive Memory

A collective system for encoding, storing, and retrieving information within a close-knit group, allowing for more efficient knowledge sharing.

Social Decision Schemes

The rules or methods groups use to aggregate individual members' opinions, preferences, or judgments to reach a collective decision.

CESs (Critical Evaluation Standards)

Criteria or benchmarks used to assess the validity, reliability, and relevance of information, arguments, or methodologies in academic and professional fields.