The CEO Knows That He Sometimes Uses Lazy Pronunciation in His

question 46

Multiple Choice

The CEO knows that he sometimes uses lazy pronunciation in his own presentations, so he advises Tim to be aware of this potential problem. An example of lazy pronunciation is _____.

• A)saying "liberry" instead of "library"
• B)saying "acrost" instead of "across"
• C)saying "speakin" instead of "speaking"
• D)saying "ain't" instead of "isn't"

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Definitions:

Prototype

In cognitive science, a prototype is a mental representation or best example of a category, facilitating faster recognition and categorization of similar stimuli.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where negative feelings or impulses are redirected from the original object to a more acceptable or safer target.

Overextension

A linguistic error, common in early language development, where a child applies a word in a broader context than is appropriate.