26th October 2023

In a study on the Whorfian hypothesis, participants were asked to perform a series of cognitive tasks in their native language and in a second language they were proficient in.

In a study on the Whorfian hypothesis, participants were asked to perform a series of cognitive tasks in their native language and in a second language they were proficient in. The results showed that participants performed better on tasks that required them to think spatially in their native language compared to their second language.

Which of the following best explains these findings in relation to the Whorfian hypothesis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.