18 Questions
What do participant variables refer to in the context of the text?
Characteristics of individuals being studied that might influence their behavior
In the context of the text, what influences an individual's choice of linguistic units?
Affiliation with a social group
What is the primary purpose of demonstrating affiliation with a specific social group according to the text?
To identify oneself as being in or outside the group
In experimental psychology, why do researchers use the experimental method?
To manipulate variables and test hypotheses
Why are lab experiments common in psychology according to the text?
Due to the ease of replicability by other researchers
Which of the following is NOT a participant variable as mentioned in the text?
Linguistic abilities
What are situational variables based on?
All of the above
According to Belk (1975), how many categories of situational variables did he propose?
5
What is an example of a physical surrounding affecting language choice?
Speaking louder in church
How does social surroundings influence language choice?
Affects who the speaker is communicating with
What does task definition refer to in terms of situational variables?
The specific objective or purpose of the communication
How do participant variables influence communicative behavior?
By influencing language choice based on individual characteristics
Which factor might influence someone to use different linguistic choices when speaking to friends versus work colleagues?
Perception of approval/disapproval
If someone is rushing to a meeting and is stopped by someone else, how are they likely to adapt their linguistic choices?
Apologize and cut the interaction short
What does task definition refer to in terms of linguistic choices?
Reasons for the communicative act
How does social group affiliation impact linguistic choices according to the text?
It affects the desire to match a group's style of speaking
In what way might a speaker adjust their linguistic choices to demonstrate affinity with a social group?
Match the group's interactional style
Which participant variable can potentially influence linguistic choices when adapting to different social settings?
Perception of approval/disapproval
Test your knowledge on different communication styles and how they vary in informal and formal settings. Explore the impact of perceptions on linguistic choices and the role of time in communication.
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