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What do we call the hypothesis that language influences what we think?

A) the dynamic hypothesis
B) the language reaction hypothesis
C) the linguistic relativity hypothesis
D) the cognitive linguistic hypothesis

Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis

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

Cognitive Linguistic Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that language influences or shapes the speaker's worldview and cognitive processes.

  • Grasp the concept of linguistic relativity and how language might influence thought processes.
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