The theory known as ______, or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, argues that words dictate our ability to perceive and think.
A) communication accommodation
B) linguistic relativity
C) muted group theory
D) linguistic determinism

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Linguistic determinism, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, argues that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, including their perception, categorization, and reasoning.

The Theory Known as ______, or the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, Argues