Which of the Following Best Typifies the Meaning of the Sapir-Whorf

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

• A) The thought is the father to the deed.
• B) If you can't say it, you can't think it.
• C) Your language shapes your perception.
• D) Your perceptions shape your language.

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Definitions:

Genetic Information

Information about an individual’s genetic tests and the genetic tests of an individual's family members, as well as information regarding the manifestation of a disease or disorder in family members.

Frustration-aggression Hypothesis

A psychological theory suggesting that the occurrence of aggressive behavior arises when individuals are blocked from achieving a goal, leading to frustration which then results in aggression.

Physiological Measurements

Assessments of biological functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure, used to study body responses under various conditions.

Polygraph Test

A device or procedure that records physiological responses such as blood pressure, pulse, and skin conductivity to determine whether someone is telling the truth.