What Are Semantics

question 9

Multiple Choice

What are semantics?

• A)the smallest language units that have meaning
• B)rules that govern the meaning of words and sentences
• C)the basic sounds of language
• D)the systematic,meaningful arrangements of symbols

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Definitions:

Rewarded

The process of receiving a benefit or positive outcome as a consequence of an action or behavior.

Gender-Schematic Individuals

People who heavily rely on gender categories to process information about themselves and others, influencing perceptions and behavior.

Gender Schema

Cognitive structures that allow individuals to process information related to gender, including societal roles, behaviors, and expectations.

Gender-Aschematic

Refers to individuals who do not use gender as a major category for organizing information and making judgments about others, viewing people as individuals rather than through the lens of gender stereotypes.