According to the Current Explanation for How We Process an Ambiguous

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to the current explanation for how we process an ambiguous word,

• A) we typically ignore ambiguity until after we have completely processed the sentence.
• B) context constrains the activation of alternative meanings from the very beginning of processing. Therefore, many alternative meanings are never really considered.
• C) activation builds up equally for all meanings of an ambiguous item.
• D) initially activation builds up for the most familiar meanings of a word; then context helps to eliminate the irrelevant meanings.

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave within an organization.

Pragmatic Understanding

A practical approach to comprehending subjects, focusing on the practical application and effectiveness of knowledge rather than theoretical or abstract aspects.

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