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What do participant variables refer to in the context of the text?
What do participant variables refer to in the context of the text?
- Linguistic choices participants make
- Social groups participants belong to
- Characteristics of individuals being studied that might influence their behavior (correct)
- Ways in which each participant speaks differently
In the context of the text, what influences an individual's choice of linguistic units?
In the context of the text, what influences an individual's choice of linguistic units?
- Age and health status
- Job experience
- Affiliation with a social group (correct)
- Background music
What is the primary purpose of demonstrating affiliation with a specific social group according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of demonstrating affiliation with a specific social group according to the text?
- To show linguistic variability
- To influence the group's interactional style
- To identify oneself as being in or outside the group (correct)
- To increase intelligence
In experimental psychology, why do researchers use the experimental method?
In experimental psychology, why do researchers use the experimental method?
Why are lab experiments common in psychology according to the text?
Why are lab experiments common in psychology according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a participant variable as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a participant variable as mentioned in the text?
What are situational variables based on?
What are situational variables based on?
According to Belk (1975), how many categories of situational variables did he propose?
According to Belk (1975), how many categories of situational variables did he propose?
What is an example of a physical surrounding affecting language choice?
What is an example of a physical surrounding affecting language choice?
How does social surroundings influence language choice?
How does social surroundings influence language choice?
What does task definition refer to in terms of situational variables?
What does task definition refer to in terms of situational variables?
How do participant variables influence communicative behavior?
How do participant variables influence communicative behavior?
Which factor might influence someone to use different linguistic choices when speaking to friends versus work colleagues?
Which factor might influence someone to use different linguistic choices when speaking to friends versus work colleagues?
If someone is rushing to a meeting and is stopped by someone else, how are they likely to adapt their linguistic choices?
If someone is rushing to a meeting and is stopped by someone else, how are they likely to adapt their linguistic choices?
What does task definition refer to in terms of linguistic choices?
What does task definition refer to in terms of linguistic choices?
How does social group affiliation impact linguistic choices according to the text?
How does social group affiliation impact linguistic choices according to the text?
In what way might a speaker adjust their linguistic choices to demonstrate affinity with a social group?
In what way might a speaker adjust their linguistic choices to demonstrate affinity with a social group?
Which participant variable can potentially influence linguistic choices when adapting to different social settings?
Which participant variable can potentially influence linguistic choices when adapting to different social settings?
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