Which statement BEST captures the textbook's position with respect to the relationship between language and thought?
A)Thought is impossible without language.
B)One's language determines the nature of one's thoughts.
C)Language influences thought.
D)Language and thought are essentially unrelated.

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Throughout the textbook, it is emphasized that language has a significant influence on the way people think, but it is not the sole determinant of thought. The authors suggest that language shapes the concepts and categories that people use to make sense of the world, but also recognize that people can think in non-linguistic ways (such as through mental images or abstract reasoning). Therefore, the most accurate statement is that language influences thought.

Which Statement BEST Captures the Textbook's Position with Respect to the Relationship