Benjamin Whorf's belief that language determines perception and the structure of thought:
A) has been supported by numerous cross-cultural studies.
B) has not been supported by empirical evidence, although language does seem to influence perception and thought.
C) has been supported by research with hearing-impaired people who use American Sign Language.
D) has been challenged by numerous research findings in the field of comparative cognition.

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While there is some evidence that language can influence perception and thought, Whorf's belief that language determines perception and the structure of thought has not been supported by empirical evidence. Additionally, many researchers in the field of comparative cognition have challenged this idea.

Benjamin Whorf's Belief That Language Determines Perception and the Structure