Which linguistic concept is best defined as an understanding of the rules concerning the appropriate use of language in different social context?

a. Prosody
b. Pragmatics
c. Holophrasing
d. Syntax


b

Psychology

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a. short- but not long-term effects. b. help from other children to prevent the bullying. c. depression. d. high self-esteem.

Psychology

When only one type of prompt is faded it is called ____________ fading and when fading occurs across different types of prompts it is called ____________ fading

a. within prompt ; across prompts b. first order ; higher order c. one-dimensional ; multidimensional d. isolated ; generalized

Psychology

A patient visits his doctor with complaints of headaches, pounding heart, and muscle tension. With some prodding, the patient begins to talk about his extreme worry about the success of his work, the constant fear that his wife will leave him, and his apprehension about losing other important things in his life. The doctor may feel that this patient's symptoms are due to:

a. a phobic disorder c. generalized anxiety disorder b. hypochondriasis d. multiple personality

Psychology

Where is seasonal affective disorder most common?

A. In large cities B. In small towns and rural areas C. In tropical areas D. Near the poles

Psychology