A child must acquire several types of knowledge about language. One kind is called the pragmatics of language, which refers to
a. the basic units of sound.
b. principles of when to say what and how to say it.
c. the basic meaningful units; i.e., words, past-tense markers, and plural markers.
d. the meaning of words and sentences.
B
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What aspect of the symptoms of schizophrenia is described by the term "loose associations"?
a. social withdrawal b. shifting topics too abruptly c. disruptions in neurotransmitter functioning d. lack of relation between cognitive and emotional symptoms
Bobby lost an important account at work today. His boss was thoroughly disappointed and in no uncertain terms told him he had made a grave mistake. When Bobby thinks about going home to his partner, he most likely
A) believes his partner loves him unconditionally. B) feels his partner will love him less and be less accepting. C) will be happy to be around someone who loves him just as he is. D) thinks that at least his relationship is intact and going well. E) will express to his partner that he wants to break-up.
Alzheimer's disease is partly characterized by
a) plaques between neurons. b) pick bodies within neurons. c) cerebellum deterioration. d) swelling of the cortex.
Which of the following removes debris from the nervous system?
a) interneurons b) oligodendrocytes c) satellite cells d) microglia e) astrocytes