Question

The _________ states that language shapes the view of reality of its speakers; language must precede thought.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Saphir-Worf Hypothesis

Explanation:

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis states language including the structure of language influences or determines people understands reality and thinks. In this way, different languages will lead to different perceptions of the world, and this leads to cultural differences around the world. Moreover, this opposes the idea though influences language; instead, this hypothesis proposes language precedes thought as language is the one that influences ideas about reality. According to this, the correct answer is Saphir-Worf Hypothesis.