Which of the following is consistent with the Whorfian hypothesis?
A) Children need to learn morphemes before they can learn syntax.
B) The number of words in a language to describe different colors influences the ways that speakers of the language think about color.
C) Children learn words for important concepts before they learn words for concepts less important to them.
D) Much thought involves visual images,sounds,and images of movements rather than language.

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The Whorfian hypothesis suggests that the structure and vocabulary of language influence the way that speakers think and perceive the world. The example given in option B, where the number of words in a language to describe different colors can affect how speakers of that language think about color, is consistent with this hypothesis. Option A is not relevant to the Whorfian hypothesis. Option C is not necessarily consistent with the hypothesis, as it does not address the influence of language on thought. Option D suggests that thought can occur without language, which is not in line with the Whorfian hypothesis.

Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Whorfian Hypothesis