Work on Gesture and Language Production and Comprehension Suggests That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Work on gesture and language production and comprehension suggests that gestures __________.

• A)have a strictly social function
• B)have a strictly linguistic function
• C)have both social and linguistic functions
• D)can impede the ability to solve problems

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Definitions:

Interlocking Monologues

A communication pattern where individuals talk at each other without really listening or responding to what the other has said, often found in young children's play but can occur in adult interactions.

Psychoanalysis

A set of psychological theories and therapeutic methods which focus on the unconscious mind, developed by Freud.

Communication Problems

Difficulties in exchanging information, where messages may not be effectively transmitted or understood.

Genital Level

A phase in psychoanalytic theory associated with mature adult sexuality and the harmonious integration of love and sexual desire, typically emerging during puberty.