Mastery of Pragmatics Allows Children to Change Styles of Speech

question 30

Multiple Choice

Mastery of pragmatics allows children to change styles of speech, or "codes," depending on the audience. What code are children likely to use with their peers?

• A) informal code
• B) formal code
• C) moderate code
• D) extreme code

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Definitions:

Pigouvian Tax

A tax imposed on any market activity that generates negative externalities (costs not borne by the party causing them) to correct the market outcome.

Tradable Licenses

Permits that can be bought and sold, allowing the holder to engage in a particular activity or emit a certain amount of pollutants.

Common Resources

Goods that are accessible to all members of a society but have a limited supply, leading to potential overuse.

Socially Optimal

A state or outcome in which resources are allocated in the most efficient manner from a societal perspective, maximizing social welfare.