Paralanguage Is Defined as

question 66

Multiple Choice

Paralanguage is defined as

• A) language that is predominately learnt through parroting
• B) language that is foreign to one's own culture
• C) the non-linguistic accompaniment to speech
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Van Gennep

Arnold van Gennep was a French ethnographer and folklorist best known for his work on rites of passage and the structure of rituals.

Durkheim

Emile Durkheim, a founding figure in sociology, known for his work on social solidarity, the sociology of religion, and the study of suicide.

Psychological Tensions

Internal conflicts or stresses that arise from opposing thoughts, beliefs, or emotions.

Rituals

Ceremonial acts or series of acts performed in a prescribed order, often marking significant life events or religious practices.