Discourse Analysis, a Relatively Recent Line of Research, Argues That

question 32

Multiple Choice

Discourse analysis, a relatively recent line of research, argues that:

• A) the text of speech is rarely neutral.
• B) spoken language is of a lower order than written text.
• C) only tangible objects can be discussed sensibly.
• D) the real content of a conversation is discovered by free association.

Appreciate the influence of conditioned stimuli in learning processes.

Understand the ecological and geographical distribution of foraging communities.

Comprehend economic practices and their cultural significance, including potlatch, prestige economies, and the use of money.

Grasp the domestication and cultural importance of commodities like chocolate.

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Definitions:

Valid Argument

An argument wherein if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true, due to its logical form.

Premises Guarantee

In logic, the condition where the premises of an argument necessarily lead to its conclusion, ensuring its validity.

Existential Import

The implication that the subjects referred to in a proposition actually exist.

Categorical Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of three statements: two premises and a conclusion, each stating a relationship between categories.