A Malapropism Occurs When Two People Use the Same Word

question 40

True/False

A malapropism occurs when two people use the same word to mean two different things.

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Definitions:

Participants

Individuals who take part in something, especially in an experiment or study.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among several alternatives to achieve a desired outcome.

Reasoning

refers to the cognitive process of looking for reasons, engaging in logical thinking, and arriving at conclusions based on premises.

System II Thinking

A cognitive process that involves analytical, effortful, and logical thinking as opposed to quick, instinctual, and often biased System I thinking.