Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. What is it, how does it work, and what are its implications for language?

What will be an ideal response?


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A. 100 B. 300 C. 500 D. 800

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When respondents in a research study tell the researcher what they think will make them “look good” to the researcher, it is known as the ______.

a. social desirability effect b. self-fulfilling prophecy effect c. negative-attitude effect d. socio-egocentric effect

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In individualistic cultures, a view of the self would involve all of the following except

a. self-sufficiency. b. high value on tradition. c. high value on equality. d. high value on change. e. personal credit or blame.

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When you use Facebook to send a message to a friend, you are utilizing _____ communication

a. mass b. moderated c. presentational d. mediated e. printed

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