The idea that language shapes how learners perceive and categorize the world, relevant to classroom communication, is associated with which hypothesis?
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Correct answer: The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic relativity holds that the structure of a language influences its speakers' thought and worldview, a key concern in educational anthropology.
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