Match the Word or Phrase with Its Meaning

question 28

Multiple Choice

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Euphemisms

• A) Customary beliefs and attitudes of a racial, religious, or social group
• B) Things, names for objects around us
• C) Use of broad terms to explain ideas or concepts
• D) An arbitrary system of symbols that is governed by rules and conveys power
• E) Unspoken rules that guide our use of language
• F) Words that substitute for other words because they are more pleasant
• G) Specialized terms associated with a particular discipline, skill, or career
• H) Takes individual differences into account
• I) The use of a specific time reference to clarify a message
• J) Lacks directness and specificity
• K) Specific words that represent observable behavior or phenomena

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Definitions:

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all the individuals of a population, species, or group.

Disk Pecking

A behavior observed in birds, such as chickens, where they peck at small disks or spots, often used in studies of animal learning and cognition.

Innate Releasing Mechanisms

Built-in neural and physiological systems in animals that trigger specific responses to particular stimuli, facilitating instinctual behavior.

Adaptive Responses

Reactions or changes made by organisms in response to changes in their environment or internal state that are beneficial for survival and reproduction.