Explain why, according to Bernstein, working-class speakers struggled more when attempting to communicate.

What will be an ideal response?


Working-class speakers had a more difficult time communicating because they did so primarily in restricted code, as opposed to middle-class speakers who used both restricted and elaborated codes.

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The range of positions an individual feels are okay for a person to have on a given topic are referred to as the, ______.

a. Latitude of noncommitment b. Latitude of acceptance c. Latitude of rejection d. Latitude of approval

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Explain the human being–nature orientation as it applies to Islamic cultures.

What will be an ideal response?

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At the end of her speech on labeling GMO food, Marlo made her audience believe that their health could be negatively impacted if they did not write a letter to their congressperson urging him or her to vote in favor of GMO labeling

In this example, Marlo used the principle of _______ to persuade her audience to take action. a. negation b. proximity c. closure d. assurance

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Kara asks her neighbor to explain how to add oil to her

lawnmower. This is an example of _______ listening. a. critical b. empathic c. informative d. appreciative

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