Which of the following topics would be most relevant for a psychologist who favors the cognitive-functional approach to language?

a. What kind of cues do listeners pick up on when determining whether a speaker is very enthusiastic about an idea, rather than just mildly enthusiastic?
b. What kinds of rules do people use when they want to determine the deep structure of an ambiguous sentence?
c. What is the function of each of the language areas of the brain, with respect to reading a question and formulating an answer?
d. When do listeners take a modular approach to language, and when do they integrate language with other cognitive processes (e.g., memory and problem solving)?


Ans: a

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