Rather curiously, the German language distinguishes between 30 different kinds of kisses. You hypothesize that German speakers can tell the difference between one kiss and another with greater accuracy than can English speakers. How does such a prediction relate to the linguistic relativity hypothesis Is your hypothesis likely to be confirmed by empirical research
A)Such a prediction is consistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis.Your hypothesis is likely to be confirmed by empirical research.
B)Such a prediction is consistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis.Your hypothesis is not likely to be confirmed by empirical research.
C)Such a prediction is inconsistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis.Your hypothesis is likely to be confirmed by empirical research.
D)Such a prediction is inconsistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis.Your hypothesis is not likely to be confirmed by empirical research.

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that the structure of a language affects its speakers' worldview or cognition. Predicting that German speakers can distinguish between different kinds of kisses because their language has more words for them is consistent with this hypothesis. However, empirical research has often found the effects of language on thought to be weaker than the hypothesis suggests, making it less likely that such a specific hypothesis would be confirmed.

Rather Curiously, the German Language Distinguishes Between 30 Different Kinds