In Reviewing the Research on Dialects,Carley Dodd Has Drawn Several

question 5

Multiple Choice

In reviewing the research on dialects,Carley Dodd has drawn several conclusions.Which statement is NOT one of Dodd's conclusions?

• A)People judge others by their speech.
• B)Upward mobility and social aspirations influence whether people change their speech to the accepted norms.
• C)It would be unethical to speak differently at home than you would speak at work.
• D)General American Speech is most accepted by the majority of the American culture.
• E)People should be aware of dialect prejudices and attempt to look beyond the surface.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory capable of storing information for an extended period, sometimes indefinitely, including facts, experiences, and skills.

Distortion

The alteration of the original shape or other characteristic of something, often leading to a misrepresentation of reality.

Cognitive Changes

Refers to alterations in cognitive functions such as memory, problem-solving, and attention span that can occur due to various factors including age, disease, or environmental influences.

Implicit Memory

Automatic memories based on repetition and apparently not requiring any conscious effort to retrieve.