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biggirl4568

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Language, according to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis ________.
 
  a. causes all people to perceive the world in the same way
  b. causes all humans to construct reality in similar ways
  c. establishes in our minds categories that affect our perception
  d. determines how well-formed our brain will be
  e. is the sole force of cultural innovation

Question 2

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis argues that language ________.
 
  a. influences perception
  b. is genetically based
  c. is solely a means of communication
  d. helps people adjust to their environment
  e. is a system of communication that is as much verbal as nonverbal


memslove

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
a


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