In the context of language development, identify a true statement about linguistic relativism.
A. It states that language is directly responsible for people's sensory experiences.
B. Language influences but does not determine perception.
C. It was rejected by Benjamin Whorf and Edward Sapir.
D. Language does not influence cognition.
Answer: B
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