What Do Sociolinguists Study

question 55

Multiple Choice

What do sociolinguists study?

• A)Bipedalism
• B)Speech in its social context
• C)The universal grammar of language
• D)Cognitive capacity for language
• E)Cross-cultural phonemic distinctions

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

The study of how evolutionary theory explains the structure and function of the human mind.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.

Adaptive

The ability or tendency to change or adjust effectively in response to different conditions or environments.

Mating

The pairing of individuals for reproductive purposes, often involving complex behaviors in animals, including humans.