Most thinking relies heavily on language because
A)words encode or translate the world into mental symbols that are easy to manipulate.
B)words are necessary for any thinking other than conditioned responses.
C)language is the essence of all intelligence.
D)of all of these reasons.

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Words encode or translate the world into mental symbols that are easy to manipulate, which is why most thinking relies heavily on language. This allows for complex ideas to be broken down into manageable parts that can be easily thought about and manipulated in the mind.

Most Thinking Relies Heavily on Language Because