In the 1950s,a Linguist Named Benjamin Whorf Proposed That Thought

question 91

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s,a linguist named Benjamin Whorf proposed that thought and language are related in that the language we speak

• A)is directly affected by how we think.
• B)may reflect something about how we think.
• C)directly determines how we think.
• D)may be affected somewhat by how we think.

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Definitions:

Condensation Polymer

A type of polymer formed by the reaction of monomer molecules, where each reaction results in the elimination of a small molecule, such as water.

Dacron

A registered trademark for a polyester fiber that is durable, resistant to stretching and shrinking, and used in textiles.

Addition Polymer

A polymer formed by the sequential addition of monomer molecules with unsaturated bonds, without the loss of any molecule or atom.

Condensation Polymer

A type of polymer formed by the reaction of two monomers with the release of a small molecule, often water, in the process.