New hypothesis ·Native language emphasizes certain thinking
Contrast this with Whorf's claim. Whorf said language closes doors on how we think; author says actually, language just pushes us toward certain doors.
Author's perspective ·Study results open to wide interpretation
Having language for number either allows for precise numeracy (Whorfian view) or at least pushes one's thinking in that direction (non-Whorfian, consistent with the views passage A's author).
Passage Style
25.
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Question Type
Implied
Both passages discuss the Whorfian hypothesis. Passage A believes the Whorfian hypothesis is wrong. Passage B, however, does not necessarily think it’s wrong. It indicates that research might support Whorf or might not support Whorf.
Passage A doesn’t present language that “picture reality in compatible ways.” The issue of compatibility of languages isn’t brought up. There’s no suggestion that one language might be incompatible with another. The discussion of German and Spanish simply involves languages that can create different feelings or associations with certain concepts. But whether one language is compatible with another is a different issue.
Passage B doesn’t discuss grammatical structure and how grammar can influence thought. What it does discuss is whether numerical language can influence thought.
Passage A doesn’t suggest mutual understanding between different languages is “impossible.” It doesn’t suggest that German speakers can’t understand Spanish speakers, or vice versa.
Passage A doesn’t suggest linguistic differences are caused by conceptual differences. Rather, Passage A rejects the idea that language constrains thought. But it doesn’t support the belief that thoughts can affect languages.
This isn’t what we expected, but it’s the only accurate answer. Passage A does indeed focus on differences in subjective associations (what German speakers associate with “bridge” vs. what Spanish speakers associate with the “bridge”). Passage B does focus on the possession of concepts (numerical concepts).
Difficulty
59% of people who answer get this correct
This is a difficult question.
It is similar in difficulty to other questions in this passage.
CURVE
Score of students with a 50% chance of getting this right
25%148
157
75%166
Analysis
Implied
Comparative
Science
Answer Popularity
PopularityAvg. score
a
4%
155
b
9%
154
c
5%
153
d
23%
157
e
59%
163
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