When One Uses Polite Language in Formal Conversations and Personal

question 42

Multiple Choice

When one uses polite language in formal conversations and personal, informal language in intimate conversations, one is demonstrating the knowledge of ________, or the appropriate use of language in different contexts.

• A) pragmatics
• B) semantics
• C) syntax
• D) morphology

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Definitions:

Social Factors

Encompass the external societal influences on an individual's behavior, beliefs, and life outcomes, such as family, culture, and socio-economic status.

Individual Psychology

A therapeutic approach founded by Alfred Adler, focusing on the uniqueness of the individual and the importance of societal factors in personality development.

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor, psychotherapist, and founder of the school of individual psychology.

Compensation

A strategy where individuals try to offset deficiencies or weaknesses by emphasizing strengths or excelling in other areas.