Question 1

Sarah makes the statement "I'll be flying to Costa Rica tomorrow" is an example of a __________ speech act.

Accepted Answer

A) representative 
B) directive 
C) commissive 
D) performative 
A) representative 
B) directive 
C) commissive 
D) performative

Question 2

-In response to the question,"Honey,how do I look?" Ms.Smith exclaimed,"Terrific!" although she had serious reservations about her husband's appearance.Ms.Smith's answer illustrates a violation of the conversational maxim of

Accepted Answer

A) quantity. 
B) quality. 
C) relation. 
D) manner. 
A) quantity. 
B) quality. 
C) relation. 
D) manner.

Question 3

An idea may be correct in terms of how we think about it (e.g. ,our "language of the mind" is correct).However,a mistake may be made when conveying the idea to others.This mistake would be called

Accepted Answer

A) linguistic output error. 
B) slips of the tongue. 
C) conceptual generation error. 
D) linguistic generator error. 
A) linguistic output error. 
B) slips of the tongue. 
C) conceptual generation error. 
D) linguistic generator error.

Question 4

__________ refers to a speech act by which the very act of making a statement brings about an intended new state of affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) Representative 
B) Directive 
C) Commissive 
D) Declaration 
A) Representative 
B) Directive 
C) Commissive 
D) Declaration

Question 5

"I'd really like to be her" instead of "I'd really like to see her" is an example of a linguistic error in which what we mean is different than what we say.This is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) slip of the tongue. 
B) interactive-activation model. 
C) linguistic relativity. 
D) word superiority effect. 
A) slip of the tongue. 
B) interactive-activation model. 
C) linguistic relativity. 
D) word superiority effect.

Question 6

Explain the different types of bilingualism.In your discussion,include the circumstances / factors that are important for determining whether learning a second language will be positive or not.

Accepted Answer

Bilingualism refers to the ability to sp

Question 7

One theory of (the)___ suggests that this disorder is a result of an extreme male brain.These individuals are often very strong in systematization but weak in empathy and communication.

Accepted Answer

A) autism 
B) anomaly view 
C) aphasia 
D) akinetopsia 
A) autism 
B) anomaly view 
C) aphasia 
D) akinetopsia

Question 8

With this type of aphasia,impairment is seen for both comprehension and production of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) anomic aphasia 
B) Broca's aphasia 
C) global aphasia 
D) Wernicke's aphasia 
A) anomic aphasia 
B) Broca's aphasia 
C) global aphasia 
D) Wernicke's aphasia

Question 9

__________ refers to a speech act by which a person conveys a belief that a given proposition is true.

Accepted Answer

A) Representative 
B) Directive 
C) Commissive 
D) Declaration 
A) Representative 
B) Directive 
C) Commissive 
D) Declaration

Question 10

According to Steven Pinker,which of the following is not one of the purposes for the use of indirect speech?

Accepted Answer

A) To ensure plausible deniability. 
B) To avoid offending someone. 
C) To simply convey the truth. 
D) To clarify the nature of a relationship. 
A) To ensure plausible deniability. 
B) To avoid offending someone. 
C) To simply convey the truth. 
D) To clarify the nature of a relationship.

Question 11

__________ bilingualism refers to learning a second language in the context of a relatively well-developed first language.

Accepted Answer

A) Balanced 
B) Unbalanced 
C) Additive 
D) Subtractive 
A) Balanced 
B) Unbalanced 
C) Additive 
D) Subtractive

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding the brain structures involved in language is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The superior temporal sulcus is sensitive to speech sounds. 
B) Broca's and Wernicke's area control all language processing. 
C) Lesions to the left temporal cortex do not affect language ability. 
D) Left hemisphere involvement in language learning is greater than right. 
A) The superior temporal sulcus is sensitive to speech sounds. 
B) Broca's and Wernicke's area control all language processing. 
C) Lesions to the left temporal cortex do not affect language ability. 
D) Left hemisphere involvement in language learning is greater than right.

Question 13

When bilinguals are __________ bilinguals and when they come from __________ backgrounds,positive effects of bilingualism tend to be found.

Accepted Answer

A) de facto;middle-class 
B) subtractive;upper-class 
C) balanced;middle-class 
D) fluent;lower-class 
A) de facto;middle-class 
B) subtractive;upper-class 
C) balanced;middle-class 
D) fluent;lower-class

Question 14

All of the following statements describe basic ways of making indirect requests except one.Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A) asking or making statements about abilities 
B) stating a desire 
C) stating a future action 
D) describing a past event 
A) asking or making statements about abilities 
B) stating a desire 
C) stating a future action 
D) describing a past event

Question 15

Berlin and Kay (1969)found that all languages draw their basic color terms from eleven color names.This finding supports the existence of __________ in language.

Accepted Answer

A) categorical relativity 
B) absolutism 
C) linguistic relativity 
D) linguistic universals 
A) categorical relativity 
B) absolutism 
C) linguistic relativity 
D) linguistic universals

Question 16

What would be the advantage of building a language system that,with certain subroutines,would mimic the different types of aphasia?

Accepted Answer

Building a language system that can mimi

Question 17

Provide some examples of metaphors (or make up your own)and identify for each the tenor and the vehicle.Explain then each metaphor from the traditional comparison view and then the anomaly view.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Here are some examples of metaphor

Question 18

According to Grice (1967),successful conversations follow the following four maxims:

Accepted Answer

A) quantity,quality,relation,and manner. 
B) quantity,quality,expression,and relation. 
C) expression,intent,relation,and manner. 
D) intent,time,relation,and manner. 
A) quantity,quality,relation,and manner. 
B) quantity,quality,expression,and relation. 
C) expression,intent,relation,and manner. 
D) intent,time,relation,and manner.

Question 19

This type of bilingualism is when a person learns one language and then at a later time learns a second language.

Accepted Answer

A) additive bilingualism 
B) sequential bilingualism 
C) simultaneous bilingualism 
D) subtractive bilingualism 
A) additive bilingualism 
B) sequential bilingualism 
C) simultaneous bilingualism 
D) subtractive bilingualism

Question 20

Recent research comparing Chinese versus English speakers' impressions of people described in text passages in Chinese and in English show that the structures of these languages

Accepted Answer

A) do influence the likelihood of identifying a particular cultural stereotype. 
B) do not influence the speakers' impressions of the people. 
C) constrain only the ability to communicate their impressions of the people,and not the impressions themselves. 
D) cannot be studied at present. 
A) do influence the likelihood of identifying a particular cultural stereotype. 
B) do not influence the speakers' impressions of the people. 
C) constrain only the ability to communicate their impressions of the people,and not the impressions themselves. 
D) cannot be studied at present.

Sarah makes the statement "I'll be flying to Costa Rica tomorrow" is an example of a __________ speech act.

-In response to the question,"Honey,how do I look?" Ms.Smith exclaimed,"Terrific!" although she had serious reservations about her husband's appearance.Ms.Smith's answer illustrates a violation of the conversational maxim of

An idea may be correct in terms of how we think about it (e.g. ,our "language of the mind" is correct).However,a mistake may be made when conveying the idea to others.This mistake would be called

__________ refers to a speech act by which the very act of making a statement brings about an intended new state of affairs.

"I'd really like to be her" instead of "I'd really like to see her" is an example of a linguistic error in which what we mean is different than what we say.This is called a(n)

Explain the different types of bilingualism.In your discussion,include the circumstances / factors that are important for determining whether learning a second language will be positive or not.

One theory of (the)___ suggests that this disorder is a result of an extreme male brain.These individuals are often very strong in systematization but weak in empathy and communication.

With this type of aphasia,impairment is seen for both comprehension and production of speech.

__________ refers to a speech act by which a person conveys a belief that a given proposition is true.

According to Steven Pinker,which of the following is not one of the purposes for the use of indirect speech?

__________ bilingualism refers to learning a second language in the context of a relatively well-developed first language.

Which of the following statements regarding the brain structures involved in language is true?

When bilinguals are bilinguals and when they come from backgrounds,positive effects of bilingualism tend to be found.

All of the following statements describe basic ways of making indirect requests except one.Identify the exception.

Berlin and Kay (1969)found that all languages draw their basic color terms from eleven color names.This finding supports the existence of __________ in language.

What would be the advantage of building a language system that,with certain subroutines,would mimic the different types of aphasia?

Provide some examples of metaphors (or make up your own)and identify for each the tenor and the vehicle.Explain then each metaphor from the traditional comparison view and then the anomaly view.

According to Grice (1967),successful conversations follow the following four maxims:

This type of bilingualism is when a person learns one language and then at a later time learns a second language.

Recent research comparing Chinese versus English speakers' impressions of people described in text passages in Chinese and in English show that the structures of these languages

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Perception

Attention and Consciousness

Memory: Models and Research Methods

Memory Processes

The Landscape of Memory: Mental Images, maps, and Propositions

The Organization of Knowledge in the Mind

Language

Problem Solving and Creativity

Decision Making and Reasoning

Filters

Exam 10: Language in Context

Sarah makes the statement "I'll be flying to Costa Rica tomorrow" is an example of a __________ speech act.

-In response to the question,"Honey,how do I look?" Ms.Smith exclaimed,"Terrific!" although she had serious reservations about her husband's appearance.Ms.Smith's answer illustrates a violation of the conversational maxim of

An idea may be correct in terms of how we think about it (e.g. ,our "language of the mind" is correct).However,a mistake may be made when conveying the idea to others.This mistake would be called

__________ refers to a speech act by which the very act of making a statement brings about an intended new state of affairs.

"I'd really like to be her" instead of "I'd really like to see her" is an example of a linguistic error in which what we mean is different than what we say.This is called a(n)

Explain the different types of bilingualism.In your discussion,include the circumstances / factors that are important for determining whether learning a second language will be positive or not.

One theory of (the)___ suggests that this disorder is a result of an extreme male brain.These individuals are often very strong in systematization but weak in empathy and communication.

With this type of aphasia,impairment is seen for both comprehension and production of speech.

__________ refers to a speech act by which a person conveys a belief that a given proposition is true.

According to Steven Pinker,which of the following is not one of the purposes for the use of indirect speech?

__________ bilingualism refers to learning a second language in the context of a relatively well-developed first language.

Which of the following statements regarding the brain structures involved in language is true?

When bilinguals are __________ bilinguals and when they come from __________ backgrounds,positive effects of bilingualism tend to be found.

All of the following statements describe basic ways of making indirect requests except one.Identify the exception.

Berlin and Kay (1969)found that all languages draw their basic color terms from eleven color names.This finding supports the existence of __________ in language.

What would be the advantage of building a language system that,with certain subroutines,would mimic the different types of aphasia?

Provide some examples of metaphors (or make up your own)and identify for each the tenor and the vehicle.Explain then each metaphor from the traditional comparison view and then the anomaly view.

According to Grice (1967),successful conversations follow the following four maxims:

This type of bilingualism is when a person learns one language and then at a later time learns a second language.

Recent research comparing Chinese versus English speakers' impressions of people described in text passages in Chinese and in English show that the structures of these languages

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Perception

Attention and Consciousness

Memory: Models and Research Methods

Memory Processes

The Landscape of Memory: Mental Images, maps, and Propositions

The Organization of Knowledge in the Mind

Language

Problem Solving and Creativity

Decision Making and Reasoning

Filters

When bilinguals are bilinguals and when they come from backgrounds,positive effects of bilingualism tend to be found.