How might one best describe the relationship, if any, between language and the external environment?
A) Our perception of the environment influences our interpretation of the speech we hear.
B) Language influences our perception of the environment.
C) Language influences our perception of the environment. In turn, our perception of the environment influences our interpretation of the speech we hear.
D) There is surprisingly little relationship between language and the external environment.

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Language influences our perception of the environment by providing words and concepts to describe what we see, hear, and experience. Our perception of the environment also influences our interpretation of the speech we hear, as we may use contextual cues to understand what is being said. Therefore, there is a reciprocal relationship between language and the external environment.

How Might One Best Describe the Relationship, If Any, Between