The Social and Cultural Aspects of Language Use Are Referred

question 55

Multiple Choice

The social and cultural aspects of language use are referred to by the term:

• A) grammar acquisition
• B) communication
• C) pragmatics
• D) cultural linguistics

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Definitions:

Neuroses

Refers to a range of psychological disorders characterized by anxiety, depression, or other feelings of unhappiness or distress that are out of proportion to the circumstances of a person's life.

Self-Deceptive Techniques

Self-deceptive techniques are psychological strategies individuals use to deny or rationalize their own behavior, thoughts, and feelings to protect their self-esteem or avoid facing uncomfortable truths.

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which might include delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Unconscious

Part of the mind that operates outside of conscious awareness, containing thoughts, memories, and desires believed to influence behavior.