Alice Says to Brian, "If I Decide to Buy a Word

question 37

Multiple Choice

Alice says to Brian, "If I decide to buy a word processor next year, I will buy it from you." This is an example of:

• A)an illusory promise.
• B)past consideration.
• C)the pre-existing duty rule.
• D)good consideration.

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Definitions:

Underextension

A linguistic phenomenon in child language acquisition where a word is used more narrowly than it is in adult language, applying it to fewer examples.

Canonical Babbling

A stage in infant language development characterized by repetitive syllables that resemble the rhythm and pitch of speech.

Telegraphic Speech

Two-word utterances produced by toddlers that communicate only the essential words.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the brain associated with language production, speech, and comprehension.