An Overused Expression Familiar to Everyone in a Particular Culture

question 19

Multiple Choice

An overused expression familiar to everyone in a particular culture but potentially unfamiliar to someone from a different culture is called

• A)slang.
• B)onomatopoeia.
• C)a cliché or metaphor.
• D)a maxim.
• E)a tongue twister.

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Definitions:

General Mental Abilities

Broad cognitive capabilities, including reasoning, problem-solving, and planning.

Adaptive Functioning

The ability of an individual to effectively manage and respond to the changing demands of their environment.

Reality Testing

Reality testing is a psychological process that measures an individual's ability to distinguish between the external world and their internal thoughts and perceptions.

Extreme Distortions

Severely inaccurate or exaggerated beliefs or perceptions, often disconnected from reality.