Which Linguistic Concept Is Best Defined as an Understanding of the Rules

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which linguistic concept is best defined as an understanding of the rules concerning the appropriate use of language in different social context?

• A)Prosody
• B)Pragmatics
• C)Holophrasing
• D)Syntax

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Definitions:

Ainsworth, Blehar, Waters, Wall

Researchers known for their work on attachment theory, particularly the development of the Strange Situation procedure to assess infant attachment styles.

Attachment Styles

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one displays in interpersonal relationships, developed in early childhood.

Psychological Entangled

Deeply involved or caught up in complex emotional or mental states, often leading to difficulties in disentanglement.

Adult Attachment Style

A classification reflecting the patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one exhibits in interpersonal relationships, thought to be influenced by early experiences with caregivers.