Which of the following is an example of the theory of linguistic relativity?
A) A girl and her grandmother have a misunderstanding because they are using the same words in different ways.
B) An American has trouble communicating what she needs while visiting Paris because she is not fluent in French.
C) A child cries and uses other expressions of emotion to get his way with his parents, but he uses logical arguments to appeal to his teacher.
D) The Japanese language has many words for the English "I/me" and "you" that reflect the hierarchy of the participants in the conversation.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

a.Incorrect. The theory of linguistic relativity says that our understanding of our world is linked to the language we use.
b.Incorrect. The theory of linguistic relativity says that our understanding of our world is linked to the language we use.
c.Incorrect. The theory of linguistic relativity says that our understanding of our world is linked to the language we use.
d.Correct. The theory of linguistic relativity says that our understanding of our world is linked to the language we use.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Theory