Attempts to Change Linguistic Habits Such as the Adoption of More

question 13

Multiple Choice

Attempts to change linguistic habits such as the adoption of more neutral terms such as firefighter, police officer, and first-year student to replace gender-biased ones such as fireman, policeman, and freshman are based on __________.

• A) the idea that language influences social perceptions and gender relations
• B) the fact that the deep structure of language, as proposed by Noam Chomsky, is like a fluid sea that can be molded easily to fit social reality
• C) False premises about the surface structure of language and the role of gender in society
• D) the theory of glottochronology of gender as proposed by Morris Swadesh

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Definitions:

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group, encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Participation

The active involvement of individuals or groups in decision-making processes or activities that affect them.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to complete tasks and reach goals, influencing their approach to challenges and perseverance.

Goal Difficulty

The extent to which a goal is challenging and requires effort to achieve, with more difficult goals often leading to higher motivation and performance.