Question

According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which of the following statements is true?

• A. Language and thought are completely independent
• B. Language has no effect on thought processes
• C. Language can influence how people perceive and think about the world
• D. Thought processes determine the structure of language

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Language can influence how people perceive and think about the world

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that the structure of a language affects its speakers' cognition and worldviews.