The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis argues that language:
A) influences perception.
B) is genetically based.
C) is solely a means of communication.
D) helps people adjust to their environment.
E) is a system of communication that is as much verbal as nonverbal.

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis argues that language influences perception, meaning the words and language we use shape our understanding and interpretation of the world around us.

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis Argues That Language