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:

Wavenumber

The reciprocal of the wavelength of a wave, often used in spectroscopy to describe the energy levels of molecules.

Intense IR Absorption

A strong absorption of infrared light, indicating the presence of certain bond vibrations within a molecule, observed in infrared spectroscopy.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique that involves the interaction of infrared radiation with matter, primarily used to identify and study chemicals through their vibration and rotation.

C=C

A double bond between two carbon atoms, indicative of unsaturation within organic molecules and affecting molecular geometry and reactivity.