Research identified that the Dani Indians have only two words for "colour" yet were no different in their ability to perceive all the colours than were their English-speaking counterparts.This finding supports the cognitive universalism language theory of:
A)Sapir and Whorf.
B)Piaget.
C)Vygotsky.
D)Rosch-Heider.

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The research by Rosch-Heider supports the cognitive universalism theory, which suggests that cognitive processes are universal and not determined by language. Despite having only two words for color, the Dani Indians could perceive colors similarly to English speakers, indicating that language does not limit cognitive perception.

Research Identified That the Dani Indians Have Only Two Words