Professor Jones believes that language constrains the way in which we think. We cannot think of anything in complex terms if we do not have complex language. Jones apparently is a believer in
A)the thought constraint model
B)the linguistic relativity hypothesis
C)the top-down theory of thought construction
D)deep structure in thought
E)surface structure in thought

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, suggests that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition. Professor Jones's belief aligns with this hypothesis, as it posits that language and thought are interrelated and that language can limit or shape our thought processes.

Professor Jones Believes That Language Constrains the Way in Which