According to the linguistic relativity hypothesis
A) our thoughts dictate what words end up in the vocabulary of our language.
B) the words available for us to use in our language greatly influences our thinking.
C) thinking about saying a word activates the same brain area that would be involved in speaking the word.
D) our concepts are organized in different levels according to our cultural backgrounds.

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The linguistic relativity hypothesis proposes that the structure and vocabulary of our language greatly influence our cognitive processes and perception of reality. Therefore, the words available for us to use in our language can affect the way we think about and perceive the world around us.

According to the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis