« previous next »

Author Question: One-year-old Norman walks up to his father Oliver and says cookie. Oliver doesn't know if Norman is ... (Read 135 times)

james9437

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
on: Jun 22, 2018
One-year-old Norman walks up to his father Oliver and says cookie. Oliver doesn't know if Norman is referring to the Cookie Monster, if he wants to eat a cookie, or if he wants to go to the bakery to get cookies. Norman's extended use of the word is called
 
  A) holophrasis.
  B) proxemics.
  C) semantics.
  D) linguistic relativity.

Question 2

The ability of babies to babble
 
  A) seems to be universal.
  B) is entirely dependent on hearing people talk.
  C) only happens in industrialized cultures.
  D) only happens in rural cultures.


efwsefaw

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 351
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

A 5,000-year-old Egyptian garment A 5,000-year-old Egyptian garment
Father’s Age and the Number of de novo Mutations Father’s Age and the Number of de novo Mutations
Average Number of Days per Year with Thunderstorms Average Number of Days per Year with Thunderstorms
Portrait of Typical 12-year-old Boy and Girl, 1981 and 2007-2009 Portrait of Typical 12-year-old Boy and Girl, 1981 and 2007-2009
Mishu wants to invest an inheritance of $20,000 for one year. His credit union offers 8.85% for ... Mishu wants to invest an inheritance of $20,000 for one year. His credit union offers 8.85% for ...
Video: Smoking Cessation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library