Sapir-Whorf hypothesis Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the hypothesis
A
thoughts and behaviours are affected by the language we speak
2
Q
evidence for the theory
A
Hopi tribe had no concept of time so they couldn’t understand it
-do language influences the way we speak
3
Q
weaknesses of theory
A
- never actually met anyone from Hopi tribe
- books can be translated into other languages without losing its meaning
4
Q
evidence to support hypothesis
A
-recognition in colours
a tribe in Mexico only have one word for blue and green, so english speakers perceive bigger differences in shading
