Short and Simple Words

question 7

Multiple Choice

Short and simple words

• A) should be used at all times to avoid dangling expressions.
• B) are less likely than long, complex words to be misused or misunderstood.
• C) are more effective if used in moderation.
• D) contribute to an overly conversational tone.
• E) are appropriate as supplements for clichés and jargon.

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Definitions:

Fechner's Law

A principle describing the logarithmic relationship between stimulus magnitude and perceptual intensity, suggesting that sensation increases as the logarithm of the stimulus intensity.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the smallest perceptible change in a stimulus, or the just noticeable difference, is a constant proportion of the original stimulus.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, reducing our awareness of them.

Signal Detection

A method or theory related to identifying and processing stimuli under conditions of uncertainty.