The Whorfian viewpoint of the relationship between language and perception states that, as languages differ, the structure of knowledge in the brain differs. This implies that:
A) colors are equally distinguishable regardless of cultural background
B) perception of physical reality is translated according to the language code
C) perception and language are unrelated
D) perception molds the information structure in the brain
E) none of the above
B
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