Which of the following is not one of the criticisms that have been levied against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
A) It is unclear whether language produces thought or thought produces language.
B) Children who grow up in a bilingual family experience a great deal of cognitive dissonance because of the conflicting languages.
C) Just because a culture doesn't have a word to describe an experience doesn't mean they don't have that experience.
D) People who have cognitive deficiencies for learning language can still engage in thought, despite their language limitations.

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While the other three criticisms have been leveled against the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, the idea that bilingualism creates cognitive dissonance is not a commonly cited issue with the theory. In fact, many studies have shown that bilingualism can enhance cognitive flexibility and the ability to switch between multiple language systems.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Criticisms