Why Are Garden Path Sentences So Difficult to Comprehend

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why are garden path sentences so difficult to comprehend?

• A) Garden path sentences are passive in nature, and we are not used to interpreting passive sentences.
• B) Garden path sentences are passive in nature, and their general nature makes them difficult to interpret.
• C) Garden path sentences contain a greater number of function morphemes than do regular sentences.
• D) There is an implausible semantic relationship among the words of a garden path sentence.

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Definitions:

Bowenian Family Systems

A therapeutic approach developed by Murray Bowen that emphasizes family relationships as an integral part of an individual's emotional health, focusing on patterns of interaction and how family members relate to one another.

Transference Reaction

A phenomenon in psychotherapy where a client redirects feelings they have about significant people in their life onto the therapist.

Symmetrical Relationship

A relationship characterized by equality and balance in power and control between parties.

One-upsmanship

A competitive tactic aiming to gain superiority or show dominance by besting others in conversation, achievements, or activities.