According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis,

A) people experience four stages of culture shock when exposed to new surroundings.
B) what we are able to think,experience,and imagine is influenced by our language.
C) non-verbal communication is just as important culturally as verbal communication.
D) there are 20 language hotspots existing in the world today.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that the language we speak shapes the way we think and perceive the world around us. It argues that our language influences the way we experience, remember, and interpret events, as well as our understanding of concepts and categories. Therefore, choice B is the best answer as it directly relates to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

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