Pragmatics Are Defined as ________

question 26

Multiple Choice

Pragmatics are defined as ________.

• A)the practical aspects of communicating with others,or the social "niceties" of language
• B)the system of rules that governs how we combine words to form grammatical sentences
• C)the language rules that determine how sounds and words can be combined and used to communicate meaning within a language
• D)the language rules used to solve problems between people

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Definitions:

Negative Circumstances

Situations or conditions that adversely affect a person's state of being, potentially leading to negative outcomes or emotions.

Token Economy

An operant conditioning procedure in which individuals earn tokens for exhibiting desired behavior which can later be exchanged for rewards.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation exercises.

Human Freedom

The concept referring to the power or capacity of humans to act or not act, make choices, and exercise will within the constraints of certain societal and physical factors.