Even When We're Communicating in the Same Language, Words Mean

question 26

Multiple Choice

Even when we're communicating in the same language, words mean different things to different people, and ________ and context are two of the biggest factors that influence such differences.

• A) educational qualification
• B) gender
• C) age
• D) religion
• E) social class

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Personality

A type of personality characterized by a strong adherence to authority, compliance to established norms, and submission to authority figures.

Social Dominance Orientation

An individual's degree of preference for inequality among social groups, with a high orientation favoring hierarchical superiority and a low orientation emphasizing equality.

Prejudiced

Holding preconceived opinions or judgments about someone or something without adequate knowledge or factual basis.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group based on their characteristics, often without proper knowledge or experience.