What Is an Example of Using a Hedge in Conversation

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

• A) It's really cold in here, isn't it?
• B) I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning down there air?
• C) I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday.
• D) It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?

Describe the impact of psychoanalysis on psychology.

Recognize the significance of the biological perspective in modern psychology.

Understand the major perspectives in psychology and their central tenets.

Recognize the relevance of the humanistic perspective in psychology.

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Definitions:

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Hyperthermia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature, which can result from environmental factors or illnesses.

Premature Birth

The birth of a baby at less than 37 weeks’ gestational age, which can lead to health issues due to underdeveloped organs.

Social-Cognitive Theory

A theoretical perspective that emphasizes learning through observing the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.