Language Has Been Defined as a System for Communicating Thoughts

question 39

Multiple Choice

Language has been defined as a system for communicating thoughts and feelings using ____.

• A)arbitrary signals such as phonemes,morphemes,and grammar
• B)objective signals such as phonemes,morphemes,and grammar
• C)objective signals such as voice sounds,gestures,or written symbols
• D)arbitrary signals such as voice sounds,gestures,or written symbols

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Definitions:

Locus Of Causality

Attribution of behavior to either an aspect of the actor (internal) or to some aspect of the situation (external).

Stability

The condition of being resistant to change and not easily upset or disturbed.

Internality

The belief in one's ability to control events and outcomes in their own life, often associated with a proactive mindset.

Externality

A term in economics where a cost or benefit that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit.