Dr Johnson Posts an Announcement on Her Course Web Page

question 68

Multiple Choice

Dr. Johnson posts an announcement on her course web page that she is administering an exam on Thursday. On Thursday, she is surprised to find that over half of her students either did not prepare for the exam or did not study the correct material. This misunderstanding illustrates what aspect of communication competence?

• A) The message should be ethical.
• B) Emotions are expressed unintentionally.
• C) Communication is a linear process.
• D) The message should achieve its intended effect.

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Definitions:

Overregularization Errors

Grammatical mistakes that children make because they apply grammatical rules too stringently to words that are exceptions.

Grammatical Sophistication

The extent to which an individual's use of language demonstrates complexity and accuracy in syntax and structure.

Language Delay

A condition where a child's language development is noticeably slower than that of their peers.

Tall And Short

Descriptors relating to the height of individuals or objects, often used in comparative contexts.