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When you say “dog” I think of my hound dog and you think of your chocolate lab. This is an example of the concept that language is: (Points : 2)

Symbols are arbitrary Symbols are ambiguous Symbols are abstract Symbols are concrete

Question 2.2. Jan just graduated from college and makes a good salary. The word “good” best represents which of the concepts of the symbolic nature of language? (Points : 2)

Symbols are arbitrary Symbols are ambiguous Symbols are abstract Symbols are concrete

Question 3.3. Samantha is from South Carolina and was brought up to say things like, “yes Ma'am” and “no sir.” Which of the principals of verbal communication is she illustrating? (Points : 2)

The meanings of language are subjective Punctuation shapes meaning Language defines phenomena Language and culture reflect each other

Question 4.4. Among his family members, Jacob has learned that joke telling helps to alleviate stress, but that the same behavior is not appropriate with his colleagues at work. This is an example of which of the principals of verbal communication? (Points : 2)

The meanings of language are subjective Punctuation shapes meaning Language is rule-guided Language and culture reflect each other

Question 5.5. Craig thinks his boss is amazing and always calls her “the problem solver.” In his mind, there is nothing she cannot do and he is quick to overlook some of her mistakes. This is an example of which of the symbolic activities of language? (Points : 2)

Language defines phenomena Language allows for hypothetical thought Language allows for self-reflection All of the above

Question 6.6. Language is not _____. (Points : 2)

Complicated Objective Loaded Neutral

Question 7.7. Speech communities can best be defined as: (Points : 2)

People who like each other People who share norms about how to talk and what purpose it serves People who live near each other People who share a similar ethnic background

Question 8.8. Which of the following is an example of a speech community? (Points : 2)

An all women basketball team An all men's coding group A mom’s club All of the above

Question 9.9. When we engage in dual perspective we are: (Points : 2)

Being self-centered Owning our thoughts and feelings Recognizing the perspective of another Striving for accuracy and clarity

Question 10.10. Misunderstandings are less likely when we (Points : 2)

Engage in dual perspective Respect what others feel and say about their thoughts and feelings Own our thoughts and feelings All of the above