Task 9 - Seeing Objects through the Language Glass Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Whorfian Hypothesis?
A
Language effects thought.
Strong: Language determines thought
Mild: Language has an effect on cognition
2
Q
What is the label feedback hypothesis?
A
Language is highly interconnected with other cognitive processes (perception, vision, reasoning etc.)
3
Q
What is data supporting the Sapir-Whorfian Hypothesis?
A
Greek (and Russian) speaking people elicit greater brain responses (seeing a difference) to different shades of blue than English speakers. This is attributed to the fact that there are multiple words for different hues of blue in these languages.
