The linguistic relativity hypothesis states that:
A)thought produces language.
B)language influences thought.
C)language is uniquely human.
D)languages share a universal grammar.

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, proposes that the structure and content of a language influences the way its speakers perceive and think about the world. Therefore, option B, "language influences thought," is the correct answer.

The Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis States That