When He Reported to Work at the Construction Site, Arnie

question 9

Multiple Choice

When he reported to work at the construction site, Arnie was shocked to see that many of his new coworkers were female. To him, "construction worker" only referred to men. Arnie's perception is an example of what power of language?

• A) to create bias
• B) to unify meaning
• C) to share thoughts and feelings
• D) to make connections

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Definitions:

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Neurotransmitter

Compounds that facilitate the communication between neurons in the nervous system by transmitting signals through the synaptic gap.

Social Roles

The parts individuals play as members of a social group, which come with expected behaviors, responsibilities, and rights.