Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between thinking and language?

A) "Real" thinking requires the use of language.
B) People sometimes think in images rather than in words.
C) A thought that cannot be expressed in a particular language cannot occur to speakers of that language.
D) All of these statements are true.

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Dalton Hunter · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  It is true that people sometimes think in images rather than in words. While language and thinking are closely related, it is not always necessary to use language in order to engage in complex thought processes. Studies have shown that individuals can think in visual or spatial representations, and that some people with conditions such as aphasia (which affects language abilities) are still able to engage in cognitive processes. Option A, that real thinking requires language, is not true, as individuals can engage in complex thought processes without using language. Option C, that a thought cannot occur if it cannot be expressed in a particular language, is also not true, as thoughts can exist beyond the limitations of language.

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