Which two scholars is the "Sapir–Whorf Hypothesis" named after?
Benjamin Lee Whorf and Steve Jobs
Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf
Albert Einstein and Benjamin Lee Whorf
Benjamin Lee Whorf and Wilhelm Wundt
Answer
The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, also called linguistic determinism, suggests that the language we speak influences our thinking and perception of reality. Named after Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf, this hypothesis proposes that language both reflects and shapes our cognitive processes, worldview, and cultural experiences.
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