Classify the Following Definition According to Its Use: to Reduce

question 337

Essay

Classify the following definition according to its use: to reduce vagueness, to introduce or explain a new or unusual word, to evoke an attitude about something, or to accomplish some other purpose.
"The cliché is prefabricated language; it is packaged and ready for immediate delivery."-William
F.Irmscher and Harryette Stover, The Holt Guide to English

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Definitions:

Fixed Action Patterns

Instinctive behavioral sequences that are relatively invariant within the species and triggered by specific stimuli.

Case Study

A carefully drawn biography of an individual.

Standardized Intelligence Test

A psychometric test designed to measure a person's intellectual capabilities in comparison to the population.

IQ Scores

Quantitative measures of intelligence, typically obtained through standardized tests, reflecting cognitive abilities in relation to a peer group.