Which of the following best describes the relationship between language and thought?
A) Thinking is not possible without language.
B) Language is used in all forms of thought.
C) Language provides a means of representing the world in symbols that are manipulated during thinking.
D) Thinking and language are the same thing.

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While thinking can occur without language (as shown in the thought processes of infants and animals), language does provide a means of representing the world in symbols which can be manipulated during thinking. This is evident in the way we use language to structure our thoughts and communicate our ideas to others. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Relationship Between Language