In the Introduction to the "Language" Chapter in Your Text

Multiple Choice

In the introduction to the "Language" chapter in your text, the authors report that the German language distinguishes between 30 different kinds of kisses. You hypothesize that German speakers can tell the difference between one kiss and another with greater accuracy than can English speakers. Is such a result consistent with the Whorfian hypothesis? Is such a hypothesis likely to be confirmed by empirical research?

A) Such a result is consistent with the Whorfian hypothesis. Such a hypothesis is likely to be confirmed by empirical research
B) Such a result is consistent with the Whorfian hypothesis. Such a hypothesis is not likely to be confirmed by empirical research
C) Such a result is consistent with the Whorfian hypothesis. Such a hypothesis is likely to be confirmed by empirical research.
D) Such a result is inconsistent with the Whorfian hypothesis. Such a hypothesis is not likely to be confirmed by empirical research.