Sapir and Whorf's Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis Would Argue That

question 218

Multiple Choice

Sapir and Whorf's linguistic relativity hypothesis would argue that

• A) our thoughts dictate what words end up in the vocabulary of our language.
• B) the words available for us to use in our language greatly influences our thinking.
• C) thinking about saying a word activates the same brain area that would be involved in speaking the word.
• D) our concepts are organized in different levels according to our cultural backgrounds.

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Definitions:

Formed

The past participle of form, indicating something that has been brought into existence or given a specific shape.

Compound Suffix

A suffix consisted of more than one element, used in the creation of complex words, especially in the construction of scientific terminology.

Anti-

A prefix meaning against, opposing, or counteracting, often used in medical and scientific contexts.

Contra-

A prefix meaning against, opposite or contrasting.