The Term Semantics Refers to

question 134

Multiple Choice

The term semantics refers to

• A) the sounds of a language.
• B) the study of words and their meanings.
• C) the structure of language.
• D) the study of how people use language to communicate effectively.

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Definitions:

Optimistic

Having a positive, hopeful perspective on the future or the outcome of specific endeavors.

Constructs

Abstract ideas or concepts not directly observable but used to understand and explain aspects of the world.

Predispositions

Tendencies or inclinations to think, act, or feel in a particular way that may be influenced by genetic, environmental, or psychological factors.

Five-factor Model

A model that describes personality using five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.