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What is the primary focus of Psycholinguistics?
What is the primary focus of Psycholinguistics?
- Exploring the relation between language and society
- Examining the recognition of words and utterances by listeners (correct)
- Studying how to learn and teach different languages
- Looking at how to make computers more sophisticated
Which branch of linguistics involves studying the relationship between language and society?
Which branch of linguistics involves studying the relationship between language and society?
- Applied Linguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Artificial intelligence
- Sociolinguistics (correct)
What is the main area of study in Applied Linguistics?
What is the main area of study in Applied Linguistics?
- Recognition of words and utterances by listeners
- Learning and teaching different languages (correct)
- Exploring the varieties of language people use
- Making computers more sophisticated
Which field of study involves the enhancement of computer capabilities?
Which field of study involves the enhancement of computer capabilities?
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What does Sociolinguistics primarily investigate?
What does Sociolinguistics primarily investigate?
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Branches of Linguistics
- Psycholinguistics: Examines how listeners recognize words and utterances, and how brain damage affects language processing, leading to language disorders.
- Applied Linguistics: Focuses on the study of language learning and teaching, exploring effective methods and approaches for language acquisition.
- Sociolinguistics: Investigates the relationship between language and society, analyzing the diverse language varieties used by different social groups.
- Artificial Intelligence: Aims to develop more sophisticated computers, enhancing their capabilities to process and understand language.
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