Research on the relation between cognition and language suggests that
A)cultures that have only two "colour" words, dark and bright, cannot distinguish other colours.
B)language shapes all aspects of perception, thought, and memory.
C)language cannot affect thinking and memory.
D)some aspects of thinking are more vulnerable to language influence than others.

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Research has shown that some aspects of thinking, such as memory and attention, are more vulnerable to language influence than others. However, it is not accurate to say that language shapes all aspects of perception, thought, and memory (option B) or that language cannot affect thinking and memory (option C). The example given in option A is true for some cultures, but it is not a comprehensive statement about the relation between cognition and language.

Research on the Relation Between Cognition and Language Suggests That