Understanding Miscommunications Between Men and Women Resulting from Their Differing

question 41

Multiple Choice

Understanding miscommunications between men and women resulting from their differing use of language would demand a close examination of the cultural context of language. This would be the work of what type of anthropologist?

• A) physical anthropologist
• B) sociolinguist
• C) historic linguist
• D) descriptive linguist

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Definitions:

Mentally Incompetent Persons

Individuals who are legally recognized as unable to make certain types of decisions for themselves due to mental disability or illness.

Disaffirmed

The act of denying or rejecting a contract or agreement, typically by one who was not legally capable of giving consent at the time of the agreement.

Liability

A legal obligation or responsibility; in financial terms, it refers to debts or monetary obligations a company or individual owes to others.

Employer

A person or entity that hires and employs workers, providing wages or salary in exchange for labor or services.