The basic units of sound in a language, which are called _____, vary in number from one language to the next

Fill in the blank with correct word


Answer: phonemes

Psychology

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In intercultural situations, decoders can never be as sure as they are in intracultural situations that they are interpreting signals and messages as originally intended by encoders. This is the result of _____

a) cultural differences in the use of all nonverbal channels b) the similarities in the ground rules of interaction between cultures c) the lack of anxiety that is needed to decode critical messages d) interactants being accustomed to receiving signals ambiguously

Psychology

Kellie misses playing with Paula, but recognizes that they both have different interests now and will probably grow apart. This is an example of which Selman stage?

A. Intimate sharing and mutual sharing B. Momentary physical interaction C. Autonomous interdependence D. One-way assistance

Psychology

Which of the following terms refers to a person not yet an adult in the eyes of the law?

A) adolescent B) juvenile C) preteen D) teenager

Psychology

The authors of your text provide the example of the most recent war in Iraq to demonstrate the dangers of what can happen when political leaders

a. refuse to listen to reason. b. are caught up in a cycle of self-justification. c. have too much power in their hands. d. make accurate decisions based on accurate information.

Psychology