The System of Rules That Governs How We Assign Meaning

question 209

Multiple Choice

The system of rules that governs how we assign meaning to the morphemes we use is called ________.

• A) syntax
• B) semantics
• C) phonology
• D) regularization

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Definitions:

Causal Attribution

The process of inferring the causes of events or behaviors, which can influence how individuals interpret and respond to the world around them.

A Priori Causal Theories

Theoretical assumptions about causality that are not derived from observation but are instead formulated beforehand.

Cultural Knowledge

Understanding of the customs, practices, and social norms of a particular group, society, or community, often gained through experience and education.

Behaviorist Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning occurs through interactions with the environment.