Discuss Some Common Interests of Linguistics and Ethnography

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Essay

Discuss some common interests of linguistics and ethnography.Of what use can knowledge of linguistic techniques and principles be to the ethnographer?

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The ability to keep a limited amount of data in a state of readiness and easy access for a brief duration.

Dishabituation

The process of responding to an old stimulus as if it were new again, following the presentation of a new stimulus that interrupts the process of habituation.

Habituate

To become accustomed to something through repeated exposure, often leading to decreased responsiveness.

Sensory Capacities

The ability of an organism to process and respond to sensory information received from the environment.