Which of the following is argued by the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
A) Language precedes thought.
B) Language is a given and forms independent of culture.
C) Language homogenizes interpretations of reality across disparate cultures.
D) People cannot conceptualize the world only through language.

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, also known as linguistic relativity, argues that the structure of a language affects its speakers' cognition and world view, suggesting that language precedes thought.

Which of the Following Is Argued by the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis