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For much of the twentieth century, cognitive scientists largely dismissed the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis—the idea that the structure of a language influences its speakers' cognition—favoring instead a model of universal, language-independent thought. However, recent empirical studies have revived interest in linguistic relativity. For instance, researcher Lera Boroditsky and colleagues demonstrated that speakers of languages that use absolute cardinal directions (like 'north' and 'south') rather than relative terms ('left' and 'right') exhibit significantly superior spatial orientation skills, even in unfamiliar indoor settings. By showcasing how linguistic categories shape fundamental cognitive processes like spatial navigation, these findings challenge the long-held assumption that human thought is entirely uniform across different language groups, prompting a major reassessment of the relationship between language and mind.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

  1. To present research that has led cognitive scientists to reevaluate a previously discounted theory regarding language's influence on cognition.Cevap
  2. B
    To describe the experimental procedures used by researchers to measure the spatial navigation skills of study participants.
  3. C
    To argue that speakers of relative-direction languages are unable to navigate unfamiliar indoor environments successfully.
  4. D
    To criticize twentieth-century cognitive scientists for their dogmatic rejection of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

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To present research that has led cognitive scientists to reevaluate a previously discounted theory regarding language's influence on cognition.
The correct answer is the option that states the purpose is to present research leading cognitive scientists to reevaluate a previously discounted theory. The passage outlines how the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis was once dismissed but has been revived by recent empirical studies, prompting a major reassessment of the language-mind relationship. This matches the overall progression and scope of the passage.

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1
Identify the primary topic and historical context introduced in the beginning of the text.
The text explains that cognitive scientists historically dismissed the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (linguistic relativity) in favor of universal thought.
This establishes the baseline perspective that is being discussed or challenged.
2
Analyze how the transition word 'However' shifts the narrative focus.
The text introduces new empirical research (such as studies on absolute spatial navigation) that challenges the old assumption and revives interest in linguistic relativity.
This identifies the new development that the author wants to highlight.
3
Determine the overall objective of the text based on its conclusion.
The text concludes that these new findings prompt a major reassessment of the relationship between language and mind, showing that the overall purpose is to describe how this research has led to the reevaluation of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.
This aligns the text's progression with the correct description of its primary purpose.

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