Which of the Following Statements Is True of Dysphemisms

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of dysphemisms?

• A)Dysphemisms are friendly references to a particular individual or group.
• B)Dysphemisms direct attention to the real message and away from irrelevant emotional issues.
• C)Some dysphemisms are common across regions, cultures, and occupations.
• D)Dysphemisms can be complimentary if chosen carefully.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Receptors

Olfactory receptors are specialized proteins in the nose responsible for detecting odor molecules, initiating the sense of smell.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both males and females.

Learned Taste Aversion

Acquired association between a specific taste or odor and illness; leads to an aversion to foods that have the taste or odor.

Innate Releasing Mechanism

A preprogrammed response observed in animals that is triggered by specific external stimuli.