When Peter's Son Refused to Eat His Potatoes, Peter Made

question 72

Multiple Choice

When Peter's son refused to eat his potatoes, Peter made up a story about a boy who once disliked potatoes and lost all his energy as a result (following which Peter's son began eating his potatoes) . The fact that Peter could generate a new story is an example of the _____ aspect of language.

• A) referential
• B) syntactical
• C) grammatical
• D) semantic

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Definitions:

Cognitive Approaches

Psychological theories focusing on how people process information, think, learn, and remember, influencing behavior and emotional responses.

Biological Models

These are frameworks used to explain behaviors and mental states through biological factors, such as genetic, neurological, and physiological processes.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.

Scientific Approaches

Refers to the methods and strategies used by researchers and scientists to investigate and understand phenomena, usually involving systematic observation, measurement, experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses.