Dr Robin Lakoff Explores How Men and Women Use Language

question 4

Multiple Choice

Dr. Robin Lakoff explores how men and women use language differently and how this regularly leads to miscommunication between them. What type of linguist is she?

• A) genderist
• B) sociolinguist
• C) morphologist
• D) descriptive linguist
• E) phonologist

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the frequency of that behavior in the future.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing a sharp and often painful reaction.

Spanking

A form of physical punishment involving striking the buttocks of another person to cause temporary pain, often used as a disciplinary measure.

Law Of Effect

A psychological rule that suggests actions leading to rewarding outcomes are more likely to recur, whereas actions that result in negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.