The hypothesis that language influences what we think is called the
A)dynamic hypothesis.
B)language reaction hypothesis.
C)cognitive linguistic hypothesis.
D)linguistic relativity hypothesis.

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis, also known as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, proposes that the structure of a language affects its speakers' perception and cognition of the world. It suggests that language does not simply reflect how people think, but rather it shapes and influences their thoughts and actions.

The Hypothesis That Language Influences What We Think Is Called