The "linguistic relativity hypothesis" originally addressed the question:
A) "Is language shaped by the ecological surroundings in which it is spoken?"
B) "Do people who speak different languages experience their world differently?"
C) "Does an individual's cognitive development progress relative to language development?"
D) "Is cognitive development enhanced in children who learn multiple languages?"

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The "linguistic relativity hypothesis," also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, suggests that the language one speaks influences how one thinks and perceives the world, meaning people who speak different languages may experience their world differently.

The "Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis" Originally Addressed the Question