Which of these facts casts doubt on the linguistic relativity hypothesis?
A)The English language actually has many words and phrases to describe snow.
B)The Dani are just as able to make fine color discriminations as English speakers are.
C)Both of these facts cast doubt on the linguistic relativity hypothesis.
D)Neither of these facts casts doubt on the linguistic relatively hypothesis.

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis suggests that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition. Fact A challenges the idea that English speakers are limited in describing snow compared to other cultures, often cited in support of linguistic relativity. Fact B shows that the ability to make color discriminations is not limited by language, as the Dani people can make distinctions similar to English speakers despite having fewer color terms. Both facts challenge the hypothesis by showing that cognitive abilities like describing snow or distinguishing colors are not strictly bound by language.

Which of These Facts Casts Doubt on the Linguistic Relativity