Anthropologist Dr. David Wong argues that language shapes thought in meaningful ways, not just labeling pre-existing concepts.
Which cross-linguistic experiment would best support Wong's language-shapes-thought claim?
Languages differ
Speakers of languages with different grammatical structures (gendered nouns, obligatory time markers) perceived and remembered objects and events differently—effects persisted even when using the same test language—suggesting linguistic categories shape cognition
Translation can be difficult
Children learn language
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. Perception differences + persistence in other languages proves deep cognitive shaping.
💡 Strategy: Language-thought claims need evidence of effects beyond immediate language context.