CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is not supported by the Whorf-Sapir linguistic relativity hypothesis?
A
The language a person speaks determines the way a person thinks
B
If language lacks expression, the thought that corresponds will likely not occur.
C
There is evidence to support that language development has inborn tendencies.
D
If language affects our ability to store information, it should affect our thought process.
E
To understand new vocabulary, it is easier to think about therelationship between language and thought.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sapir–Whorf hypothesis, also known as the linguistic relativity hypothesis, refers to the proposal that the particular language one speaks influences the way one thinks about reality.

Detailed explanation-2: -An example of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is how sexist language influences the way in which our society views men and women. For instance, we use words like ‘fireman, ’ ‘policeman, ’ and ‘male nurse. ‘

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the Sapir-Whorf, or Whorfian, hypothesis, our perception of reality is determined by our thought processes, which are influenced by the language we use. In this way language shapes our reality and tells us how to think about and respond to that reality.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis states that the grammatical and more verbal structure of a person’s language influences how they perceive the world. It emphasizes that language either determines or influences one’s thoughts. For example, different words mean various things in other languages.

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