A space explorer has discovered life forms on an alien planet that can communicate, but the explorer decides the aliens don't really have a true language. This is because the alien's communication system lacks a set of rules collectively known as:
a. pragmatics
b. phonology
c. heuristics
d. grammar
D
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a. Mobility b. Family rituals c. Education d. Urbanization
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a. one-tenth b. one-fourth c. one-third d. one-half
Tannen's theory that the way males and females learn languages in different cultures is based on the idea that
a. girls and boys play separately and girls' groups are often structured in terms of status roles. b. like cross-cultural communications, there are many opportunities for misunderstandings. c. communication styles primarily develop in adulthood. d. males and females would use the same communication style if they were allowed to participate in more mixed-gender debates in school.
Marisa feels that she is being too careless and carefree at college, so she imagines herself studying more, getting to class on time, and getting good grades. Marisa also listens to the stories of successful students and uses them to revise her own story. To help herself to become a better student, Marisa is using the __________ approach
a. personal fable b. narrative c. projective d. situation test