Which of the Following Was Cited by Whorf as Evidence

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was cited by Whorf as evidence in support of the linguistic determinism hypothesis?

• A) The generic pronoun "he" is just as likely to trigger images of women as of men.
• B) People with no words for colors can still perceive color differences.
• C) The Hopi cannot readily think about the past because their language has no past tense for verbs.
• D) Chimpanzees can use signs and gestures to communicate with other members of their own species.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A system of accounting that includes every manufacturing expense, from direct materials and labor to variable and fixed overheads, into the calculation of a product’s cost.

Variable Costing

A method of inventory costing that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in the cost of goods sold.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all direct costs and fixed and variable overhead costs in the cost of a product.

Net Income

The company's net income following the deduction of all expenditures and taxes from its total revenue.