Explain the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.
What will be an ideal response?
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Missouri. Shirley is from a region of Rhode Island where the treat she was trying to order is called a "cabinet". The person at the Missouri malt shop knows the treat as a "chocolate shake," so the two had difficulty communicating Shirley's order. What is the cause of the problem?a. articulation b. dialect c. pronunciation d. added sound e. rate
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a) Beware of groupthink. b) Be group oriented. c) Ensure understanding. d) Be open-minded.
According to psychotherapist Lillian Rubin's research on cross-sex relationships, in comparison to women, men __________.
A. gained less from their cross-sex relationships B. reported feeling lower levels of intimacy C. reported feeling higher levels of friendship D. felt their relationships were less rewarding
Which of the following is a way to customize your message to your audience?
A) using audience members’ names to relate information to specific people B) referring to a insignificant event that happened during a random period of time C) mentioning a web site D) avoiding mention of specific groups or organizations