Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes an affective style of communication?

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A)  A style where the quantity of talk is not emphasized.
B)  A style where the quantity of talk is accented.
C)  A style where messages are constructed to influence others and maintain one's face.
D)  A style where messages are receiver and process oriented.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Compare and contrast (do both)direct and indirect styles of communication.

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Persons using a direct style employ over...

Question 3

What is the fundamental tenet of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and how have contemporary linguists reacted to it?

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis delineates tw...

Question 4

Chomsky argues that all human languages share a universal grammar that is innate in the human species and culturally invariant..

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When using a direct style of communication

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A)  people communicate overt expressions of intention.
B)  people only hint at their intentions.
C)  true understanding is implicit and nonverbal.
D)  people generate more sentences.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: The Verbal Code: Human Language

Compare and contrast (do both)direct and indirect styles of communication.

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Persons using a direct style employ over...
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Chomsky argues that all human languages share a universal grammar that is innate in the human species and culturally invariant..

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What is the fundamental tenet of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and how have contemporary linguists reacted to it?

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis delineates tw...
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When using a direct style of communication

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Which of the following statements best describes an affective style of communication?

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Compare and contrast (do both)direct and indirect styles of communication.

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Chomsky argues that all human languages share a universal grammar that is innate in the human species and culturally invariant..

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What is the fundamental tenet of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and how have contemporary linguists reacted to it?

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When using a direct style of communication

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Which of the following statements best describes an affective style of communication?

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Persons using a direct style employ over...
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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis delineates tw...
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