Sapir & Whorf theory

Question 1

Linguistic reflectionism

Answer 1

suggests that language simply reflects the needs, views and opinions of its users. Therefore, to change language you need to change attitudes

Question 2

Linguistic determinism (their hypothesis)

Answer 2

language controls our perception of reality - influencing us to think in certain ways. Therefore, to change attitude, you need to change language

Question 3

Linguistic relativity

Answer 3

claims that language exerts a powerful influence over how we thinks and behave

Question 4

Different languages make their speakers think differently:

Answer 4

The Amerindian language Hopi: they don’t differentiate between past, present & future, they have one word for everything that flies except birds,