Susan Hespos and Elizabeth Spelke (2004) observed that the Korean language, but not the English language, uses entirely different verbs to describe whether an object fits loosely or tightly inside or on top of another. This is an example of the
A)linguistic relativity hypothesis
B) Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
C) critical period hypothesis
D) universal grammar hypothesis

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that the language one speaks influences how one thinks and perceives the world. The observation that Korean uses different verbs for loose and tight fits, while English does not, exemplifies this concept.

Susan Hespos and Elizabeth Spelke (2004) Observed That the Korean