How would the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis view the use of facial expressions?
A. This hypothesis proposes that facial expressions are not verbally produced and therefore not part of language.
B. The hypothesis proposes that language is based on biology and facial expressions are unintentional biological reactions.
C. The hypothesis proposes that language symbolizes cultural meaning, including nonverbal communication.
D. The hypothesis proposes that facial expressions are small languages that do not have as much meaning as larger languages.
Answer: C
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