The Study of the Sounds Used in Language Is Usually

question 57

Multiple Choice

The study of the sounds used in language is usually referred to as

• A)phonology.
• B)semantics.
• C)morphology.
• D)acoustics.

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born at the same time but from two different eggs fertilized by separate sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA.

Shared Environment

A term in psychology referring to those environmental factors that are experienced by multiple individuals in the same way, contributing similarly to their development.

Identical Twin

A twin developed from a single fertilized ovum, thus sharing identical genetic material.

Fraternal Twin

A twin who develops from a separate egg and therefore is genetically as similar as any other siblings, unlike identical twins who develop from the same egg.