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Which theorist proposed the linguistic relativity hypothesis?
A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Jean Piaget
C) Noam Chomsky
D) Benjamin Lee Whorf
Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis
A theory suggesting that the structure of a language affects its speakers' worldview or cognition.
Benjamin Lee Whorf
An American linguist and fire prevention engineer known for his ideas on linguistic relativity, the hypothesis that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition.
Theorist
An individual specializing in the development of theories, often within a specific domain such as science or philosophy.
- Familiarize yourself with the foremost theories of language acquisition, including the nativist, learning, and interactionist models.
- Comprehend the influence of sociocultural elements on the evolution of language.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the foremost theories of language acquisition, including the nativist, learning, and interactionist models.
- Comprehend the influence of sociocultural elements on the evolution of language.
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