Morphological Units Such as Adding "S" to the End of a Singular

question 17

Multiple Choice

Morphological units such as adding "s" to the end of a singular form are referred to as:

• A) bound morphemes, because the "s" is a single unit.
• B) bound morphemes, because the "s" cannot stand alone as a word.
• C) free morphemes, because the "s" cannot stand alone as a word.
• D) free morphemes, because the "s" changes the meaning of the word.

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Definitions:

Public Conformity

The act of altering one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others, often in response to perceived social pressure.

Group Judgment

The collective decision-making process or conclusion reached by a group rather than by an individual, often influenced by group dynamics.

Informational Social Influence

The process by which an individual changes their behavior to align with the group due to the belief that the group is correct.

Foot-In-The-Door Effect

A psychological principle stating that people are more likely to agree to a large request after first agreeing to a small one.