Sociolinguistics Is Defined as the Study of

question 33

Multiple Choice

Sociolinguistics is defined as the study of

• A) the intersection between language and systems of power such as race,class,and age.
• B) the development of language over time,including its changes and variations.
• C) how social behavior is created by language.
• D) the variation in languages between places.

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Definitions:

Stabilizing

The process of making something more secure and steady, often used in medical contexts to indicate bringing a patient to a stable condition.

Auscultates

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the condition of organs or detect abnormalities.

Apical Pulse

Heartbeat as listened to with the bell or diaphragm of a stethoscope placed on the apex of the heart.

Critical Thinking Skill

The ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an informed conclusion.