Which of the following evidence contradicts Whorf's linguistic relativity hypothesis?
A)Individuals without color terms in their language could still discriminate between focal colors
B)Chinese participants are able to reason counterfactually even though the language does not mark clauses as inherently false.
C)Although all language do not contain multiple color terms,when they do,they are added in a very formulaic manner suggesting universal color concepts.
D)all of these

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Each choice presents evidence that contradicts Whorf's linguistic relativity hypothesis by showing that cognitive processes or perceptions can exist independently of language structure, suggesting that thought is not strictly determined by language.

Which of the Following Evidence Contradicts Whorf's Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis