Question

What is the primary focus of the theory of linguistic relativity?

• A. Language acquisition is universal.
• B. Language shapes thought and perception.
• C. Language learning is primarily behavioral.
• D. Language structure is innate.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Language shapes thought and perception.

The theory of linguistic relativity, often associated with the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, posits that the structure and vocabulary of a language influence how its speakers perceive and think about the world.