Which of the Following Claims About Phrase-Structure Rules Is NOT

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following claims about phrase-structure rules is NOT true?

• A) The rules govern the pattern of branching that is possible in a phrase-structure tree.
• B) The rules determine whether the sentence is true or false.
• C) Word sequences that break the rules are likely to be judged as ungrammatical.
• D) The rules identify natural groupings of words within a sentence.

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Definitions:

Social Values Orientation

An individual's preference regarding the allocation of resources between themselves and others, indicating their inclination towards cooperation, altruism, or selfishness.

Values Orientations

Cultural or psychological frameworks that guide individual or group behaviors and perceptions regarding what is important in life.

Conflict Episodes

Specific instances of conflict within interpersonal relationships or among groups, characterized by disagreement and discord.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing the role of situational influences.