Linguistic Anthropology Is the Study of

question 9

Multiple Choice

Linguistic anthropology is the study of

• A)human speech and language.
• B)evolution of superior languages.
• C)origins of language.
• D)human speech, language, and evolution of superior languages.
• E)human speech, language, and origins of language.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Impending Occurrence

An anticipated event that is about to happen or likely to occur in the near future.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In the context of classical conditioning, a stimulus that effortlessly and automatically provokes a response with no prior instruction.

Generalization

The process by which the brain applies learned responses to similar stimuli beyond the original situation.