Brain imaging research reveals that when we engage in some cognitive tasks, there is no activation of the language areas of the brain. This suggests that language is not necessary for some types of thinking. Which theory is rejected based on evidence like this?

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Linguistic determinism is the theory that language determines or influences the way we think. The evidence from brain imaging studies suggests that this theory is not entirely accurate since some types of thinking do not require language activation.

Brain Imaging Research Reveals That When We Engage in Some