What do we call the hypothesis that language influences what we think?
A) the dynamic hypothesis
B) the language reaction hypothesis
C) the linguistic relativity hypothesis
D) the cognitive linguistic hypothesis

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, argues that language not only reflects but also influences the way we perceive and think about the world. This hypothesis suggests that speakers of different languages have different cognitive processes and that language shapes our perceptions and categorizations of reality.

What Do We Call the Hypothesis That Language Influences What