Why do some linguists debate the validity of the concept of ...

[jilianpiloj]

Why do some linguists debate the validity of the concept of linguistic relativity?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What were the conclusions of Frans de Waals's study of rhesus monkeys?
 
  a. Primates do not adhere to the same rules for family members and outsiders.
  b. There is much flexibility in primate behavior patterns.
  c. Primates are able to resolve conflicts only with mediation.
  d. Primates today have been affected heavily by habitat loss.
  e. Habituation is not a difficult process.

[ecabral0]

Answer to Question 1

Linguistic relativity argues that the variation in grammar (the linguistic diversity) is the result of the differences in worldview between populations. Some linguists believe, instead, that the human capacity for language is based on biological universals.

Answer to Question 2

b

[jilianpiloj]

Excellent

[kishoreddi]

Gracias!