The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that __________.
A) one's language determines the pattern of one's thinking and view of the world
B) one's thinking and view of the world determine the structure of one's language
C) we decide which objects belong to a concept according to what is most probable or sensible, given the facts at hand
D) perception of surface structure precedes deep structure in understanding a sentence

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis proposes that one's language determines the pattern of their thinking and view of the world. This means that the structure and vocabulary of one's language influences their perception and understanding of the world around them.

The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis Suggests That __________