The basis for the relativist position on language and perception is known as the ________ hypothesis.

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The hypothesis that language influences perception and thought processes is known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, named after linguist Edward Sapir and his student Benjamin Whorf. This hypothesis suggests that the language we use affects the way we perceive and conceptualize the world around us. It is a key idea in linguistic relativism or linguistic determinism. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) do not correspond to any established hypotheses or theories related to language and perception.

The Basis for the Relativist Position on Language and Perception