The Specialized, Often Enduring Vocabulary That Functions as a Kind

question 35

Multiple Choice

The specialized, often enduring vocabulary that functions as a kind of shorthand for people with common backgrounds and experiences is called

• A) equivocation.
• B) relative language.
• C) slang.
• D) jargon.

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Definitions:

Input-Process-Output Model

A framework used to understand how groups transform inputs (resources, information, etc.) through processes (communication, decision-making) to produce outputs (solutions, decisions).

Social Exchange Theory

A theory suggesting that human relationships are formed based on a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives.

Social Exchange Theory

A theoretical framework suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Positives and Negatives

The favorable and unfavorable aspects or consequences of a situation or action.