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nenivikky

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Benjamin Lee Whorf is associated with what strong hypothesis about the relationship of language and thought?
 
  A. Whorf hypothesized that language and cognition were independent of each other and had no strong influences on each other.
  B. Whorf hypothesized that as we learn language, it enhances our cognitive capabilities, enabling us to think about more things.
  C. Whorf hypothesized that you have to think in order to use language.
  D. Whorf hypothesized that the language we speak determines the way we think, including determining the categories of our thought.

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Researchers have found that children's ability to use their understanding of object permanence to guide their actions was correlated with their understanding and use of the word gone. Which approach to the relationship between language and thought best explains this link?
 
  A. the language and cognition as tandem developments position
  B. the language as an influence on thinking for speaking position
  C. the language as providing the categories of thought position
  D. the language as an expression of independent cognition position


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zenzy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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