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Sapir and Whorf believe that______________?

Correct answer: A. the structure of a language shapes a people view of the world

  • A. the structure of a language shapes a people view of the world
  • B. language has no part in mental attitudes
  • C. languages are limited to the number of words for any given object
  • D. preverbal communication is more important than verbal

Explanation

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis holds that the structure and categories of language influence how people perceive and interpret the world. It does not claim that language has no effect on thought.

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