What Is the Purpose of Slang

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of slang?

• A) Slang words are easier to remember than more formal language.
• B) It helps determine who is a member of an in-group and who is not.
• C) It indicates higher social status and education.
• D) Slang translates better into other languages.

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

Information received by the sensory organs (such as eyes, ears, skin, etc.) that is then sent to the brain for processing.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is involved in complex cognitive functions, such as behavior, emotions, and problem solving.

Voluntary Motor Function

The aspect of motor control that involves the conscious movement of muscles in response to a desire to perform a specific action.

Insula

A region of the brain's cerebral cortex, buried deep within the lateral sulcus, involved in consciousness, emotion, and the perception of bodily states.