The Development of Different Languages from a Single Ancestral Language

question 68

Multiple Choice

The development of different languages from a single ancestral language is called:

• A)descriptive linguistics.
• B)historical linguistics.
• C)language subgroups.
• D)linguistic divergence.
• E)linguistic nationalism.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a specific stimulus that has been reinforced through repetition, such as salivating when hearing a bell if food is usually presented afterward.

Pancakes

A flat, often thin and round, cake prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter, cooked on a hot surface.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Classical Conditioning

An instructional method where learning arises from the association between a naturally present stimulus and one from the environment.