Which of the Following Phenomena Can Often Be Observed in a Class-Structured

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phenomena can often be observed in a class-structured society?

• A) more linguistic nationalism
• B) pronunciation differences between upper and lower classes
• C) standardization of pronunciation
• D) mutually unintelligible dialects between upper and lower classes

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Definitions:

Jnd

Just noticeable difference; the minimum change in stimulation required to detect a difference between two stimuli.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that are essential for hearing and balance, converting mechanical sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Frequency Theory

A theory about how sounds are transmitted and interpreted, stating that the frequency of auditory nerve impulses matches the frequency of the tone, enabling us to detect pitch.

Hertz

A unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), denoting one cycle per second.