Leland's language does not distinguish between "family love" and "romantic love," so he has difficulty realizing that he deeply loves his sister. Which of the following is most relevant to Leland's difficulty?

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Leland's difficulty is related to linguistic determinism because it refers to the idea that language affects thought and perception. If Leland's language does not have separate words or concepts for "family love" and "romantic love," he may have difficulty distinguishing between them and recognizing that he loves his sister in a different way than he might love a romantic partner.

Leland's Language Does Not Distinguish Between "Family Love" and "Romantic