Language Is Based on Universal Sound Units Called __________

question 177

Multiple Choice

Language is based on universal sound units called __________

• A) phonemes
• B) morphemes
• C) semantics
• D) registers

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The process by which the body progressively requires higher doses of a substance to achieve the same effect due to repeated exposure.

Drug Users

Individuals who consume illegal drugs or misuse prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.

Lightness Constancy

Refers to the ability of the human visual system to perceive the whiteness, grayness, or blackness of objects as constant under varying levels of illumination.

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, culture, and previous experiences.