The Field of Science That Studies the Psychological Aspects of Language

question 76

Multiple Choice

The field of science that studies the psychological aspects of language is called:

• A) mnemonics.
• B) psycholinguistics.
• C) psychosemantics.
• D) morphology.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Model

The theoretical perspective that emphasizes the effects of society, culture, and social and family groups on individual behavior.

Cognitive-Behavioral

A psychological approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective focusing on the interplay between unconscious and conscious mental processes shaping personality and behavior.

Anomic Suicide

Suicide committed by individuals whose social environment fails to provide stability, thus leaving them without a sense of belonging.