The study of the relationship between language and society is called:
a. sociolinguistics
b. sociological linguistics
c. social linguistics
d. structural linguistics
a
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Which of the following is characteristic of foraging societies?
A) small group size consisting of related families B) semi-permanent settled villages C) social hierarchies reflected in ownership of land and wealthy possessions D) high levels of social differentiation
The region from central Mexico to Costa Rica is referred to as _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A particular dialect generally becomes accepted as a 'standard' because:
a. it is genetically superior to others. b. it changes more rapidly than others. c. it is used by the socially "right" people. d. it changes less slowly than others.
Why does exogamy, the practice of seeking a husband or wife outside one's own kin group, have adaptive value outside of biological concerns?
A. It was an important causal factor in the origin of social stratification. B. Exogamy is not adaptive; it is just a cultural construction. C. It impedes peaceful relations among social groups and therefore promotes population expansion. D. It creates new social ties and alliances, providing access to more resources and social networks. E. It increases the likelihood that disadvantageous alleles will find phenotypic expression and thus be eliminated from the population.