During a lecture,your professor says,"A child learns language as he interacts with caregivers." This generic use of the pronoun he is more likely to trigger images of males than of females.This best illustrates the impact of
A) language on thinking.
B) aphasia on attentional focus.
C) telegraphic speech on universal grammar.
D) critical periods on language acquisition.

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The generic use of the pronoun "he" in the given statement is an example of how language can influence thinking and perception. This is known as linguistic relativity or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which suggests that language shapes how we perceive and interpret the world around us.

During a Lecture,your Professor Says,"A Child Learns Language as He