Exam 4: Language and Interpersonal Communication

Bernstein's work on social class and discourse highlights distinctions between restricted and elaborates codes and their users. Discuss these distinctions and their ramifications when "other" code users are encountered.

Basso's research on the Apache language ritual "speaking with Names" can be used to support the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Explain Basso's research in light of linguistic determinism and linguistic relativism.

According to CMM theory, which of the following is an example of life script?

Identify the three levels of meaning present in language and show how each affects the overall verbal message by giving an example of each.

Which of the following cannot be expressed analogically?

Which is not true of verbal codes?

Which of the following does correct syntax use typically not reflect?

Interpreting and producing speech acts are difficult tasks. By explaining CMM theory, indicate how we know what speech acts are and how we know when to use them.

According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis:

Nonverbal codes allow us to meta-communicate; it is difficult to meta-communicate verbally.

Which of the following does not use sexist language?

Of the three kinds of topics you can use to begin a conversation, talking about yourself is probably the best.

When Arthur thinks of baseball, he thinks of happy childhood experiences. This is an example of denotative meaning.

In addition to signaling uncertainty, tag endings can also suggest a speaker's desire to:

Distinguish between digital and analogic codes. Give appropriate examples of each.

Which of the following consists of only one morpheme?

According to the hypothesis of linguistic determinism:

Lin's grammar is excellent. This shows which kind of competence?

"When Mom cooks food for me, it means she is showing love" is an example of a constitutive rule.

Which is an example of an analog (as opposed to a digital) code?