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The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that __________

A) one's language determines the pattern of one's thinking and view of the world.
B) one's thinking and view of the world determines the structure of one's language.
C) we decide which objects belong to a concept according to what is most probable or sensible, given the facts at hand.
D) perception of surface structure precedes deep structure in understanding a sentence.

Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis

The theory suggesting that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, and thus people's perceptions are relative to their spoken language.

Surface Structure

In linguistics, the outward form of a sentence, including words and their syntax, as opposed to the deeper meanings and relationships analyzed in deep structure.

Deep Structure

In linguistics, the underlying meaning of a sentence, as distinct from its surface structure or the way it is expressed.

  • Comprehend the linguistic relativity hypothesis and its influence on cognition and sensory perception.
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