Exam 3: Understanding Verbal Messages

The term police officer is an example of _____ language.

List three ways in which language can reflect bias.Describe how to avoid using these types of bias in your language.

The denotative meaning of the word "home" can be found in the dictionary.

"I thought you people were supposed to have a sense of humor." Discuss how this comment illustrates the concept of "allness."

When words reflect unqualified,often untrue generalizations that deny individual differences among people,they become the language barrier of _____.

In the textbook,an example of the use,then disappearance,of a weight-loss product based on its name is an example of which of the five attributes of words?

Allness is the tendency to describe individuals in terms of their unique traits rather than their similarities to others in their groups.

In a well-developed essay,explain the five ways discussed in your book that words have power.

Define trigger words and discuss how they can be problematic.

Judonna and Candice were shopping at the mall.Judonna needed to go to the other end of the mall to get something.She said to Candice,"Meet me at 2:00 in front of Sears." Candice thought that 'in front' meant outside in front of the parking lot entrance.Judonna thought that 'in front' meant in front of the entrance on the inside of the mall.Judonna and Candice spent two hours waiting for each other.What language problem is reflected in this situation?

The practice of using one form of language and then switching to another form,usually seamlessly is known as

Which of the following would be less likely to be considered a co-culture in the United States?

A system of symbols structured by grammar and syntax common to a community of people is a _____.

According to the textbook,meanings are context bound but not culture bound.

Sexist language is also known as _____ language.

A(n)_____ climate is one in which people experience hostility,mistrust,and a lack of acceptance,and is created through communication that is evaluative,superior,and/or neutral.

_____ meaning conveys the content of what a word means,and the _____ meaning contains the feelings behind words.

Bob told Sam,"You're either WITH me or AGAINST me!" Bob's exclamation is an example of_____.

According to your book,the problem with using 'man' as a generic reference to all people,is it _____.

Jack announces at the fraternity meeting that there will be a dance next weekend and everyone is invited to bring their girlfriend.This is an example of _____.