The idea that language users tend to put older concepts earlier in an utterance than new concepts is called __________
a. asymmetric binding
b. the given-new strategy
c. temporal consistency
d. into question
Answer: b
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Which of the following would not be possible without the functioning of the nervous system?
a. ideals, thoughts, and plans c. behaviors, emotions, and cognitions b. imagery and cognitions d. all of these
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