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Elijah's parents tell him that if he behaves himself while the family volunteers at a local soup kitchen, they will buy him a game he wants. When asked if they are bribing Elijah to do what is right, his parents say that they prefer to view it as differential reinforcement of prosocial behavior. His parents are (presumably) jokingly violating the ____ maxim.
 
  a. quantity
  b. quality
 c. relation
 d. manner

Question 2

Louis had a bit too much alcohol last night, but when his boss asks him how he is feeling this morning, claims he is just fine despite his hangover. Louis is violating the ____ maxim.
 
  a. quantity
  b. quality
 c. relation
 d. manner



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tofugiraffe

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b




urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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