Exam 10: Language in Context

A(n)__________ refers to juxtaposition of two unlike nouns,in which the word like or as is used to suggest similarities between the two.

What other metaphors (besides the computer metaphor)could be used for cognitive psychology? What are the various components of the metaphor and how do they explain cognition?

__________ refers to a simple means of communication that is a rudimentary mixture of the lexicon and syntax of two or more languages.

Carmen is a balanced bilingual of Spanish and English who comes from a middle-class background.Carmen's thought processes are likely to exhibit

Briefly describe the results of research investigating language ability in non-human animals.Based on that research,do you think non-human animals possess the same language abilities as humans? Why or why not?

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is another name for the linguistic___________ hypothesis.

If you had to "remove" for all time one of the conversational postulates,which one would it be? Explain what impact removal of this postulate would have on conversations.Also,provide your rationale for selecting that particular postulate to "eliminate."

-When Mr.Spock (a "Vulcan" in the TV series Star Trek)was asked what the temperature was,he answered,"It's 31.297868086298 degrees out there." Mr.Spock's answer illustrates a violation of the conversational maxim of

All of the following reasons,except one,are used to justify the use of non-human animals in language research.Which of the following is not a reason for using non-human animals as subjects?

__________ refers to a commitment by the speaker to engage in some future course of action.

Deborah Tannen's research on male-female conversation shows that gender differences in conversational style largely center on differing understandings of

__________ refers to an attempt by a speaker to get a listener to do something,such as giving the answer to a question.

Researchers who study bilingualism debate between the dual-system view of language representation and the single-system view.State what these views represent and come up with a third view as a potential alternative view of language representation.

A person who speaks one language is said to be

The statement "As you can see here on the thermostat,the temperature in the house is 68 degrees Fahrenheit" is an example of a __________ speech act.

Using the metaphor "She's on fire!," this approach suggests that a metaphor involves an interaction between the domains of the tenor and vehicle.This would include both similarities as well as dissimilarities.

Compare and contrast the different types of aphasia (What are the defining features of each?).

The statement "I would be so pleased if you cooked today!" is an example of an indirect speech act that emphasizes

The single-system hypothesis suggests that the bilingual's two languages

According to Deborah Tannen (1990),in conversations,women generally do not seek to