Linguists Focus Much of Their Study of Language on Two

question 67

Multiple Choice

Linguists focus much of their study of language on two elements: _____,which is concerned with the infinite number of utterances that are possible,and _____,which centers on the systematic nature of these utterances.

• A) volume;cadence
• B) replication;uniformity
• C) productivity;regularity
• D) selectivity;routinization

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

Social and cultural norms dictating what behaviors, activities, and attributes are considered appropriate based on one's perceived or assigned sex.

Cultural Universals

Elements, patterns, traits, or institutions that are common to all human cultures worldwide.

Behavioral Expectations

The conduct or actions that are considered acceptable or required in a particular social or organizational setting.

Case Study

An in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, event, or community over time.