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What did Paul Grice establish in 1975?
What did Paul Grice establish in 1975?
- Rules for greeting others
- Conversational conventions
- Linguistic rules for speaking
- Maxims for managing conversation (correct)
According to Grice, what is the underlying principle for speaking?
According to Grice, what is the underlying principle for speaking?
- Expressing relevant information clearly (correct)
- Talking as much as possible
- Speaking clearly and loudly
- Following grammatical rules
Which maxim focuses on making informative contributions in a conversation?
Which maxim focuses on making informative contributions in a conversation?
- Maxim of Quantity (correct)
- Maxim of Quality
- Maxim of Relation
- None of the above
What does the maxim of Relation emphasize in a conversation?
What does the maxim of Relation emphasize in a conversation?
According to Grice, what should you not do in terms of the content you provide?
According to Grice, what should you not do in terms of the content you provide?
How does Grice differentiate between maxims and rules in conversation?
How does Grice differentiate between maxims and rules in conversation?
According to Tannen's research on conversational styles, men's conversations tend to focus on:
According to Tannen's research on conversational styles, men's conversations tend to focus on:
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a style attributed to men by Tannen?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a style attributed to men by Tannen?
According to behaviourism theories, how are thoughts and emotions explained?
According to behaviourism theories, how are thoughts and emotions explained?
In Tannen's contrast of men and women's discourse, women's conversations are more focused on:
In Tannen's contrast of men and women's discourse, women's conversations are more focused on:
What did Sapir and Whorf believe regarding language?
What did Sapir and Whorf believe regarding language?
Which philosopher advanced the theory of Empiricism?
Which philosopher advanced the theory of Empiricism?
What is the main principle of conversational cooperation according to Erving Goffman?
What is the main principle of conversational cooperation according to Erving Goffman?
Based on the text, what does the Boas-Jakobson principle state?
Based on the text, what does the Boas-Jakobson principle state?
What did John Locke argue about the mind at birth?
What did John Locke argue about the mind at birth?
According to the Muted Group Theory, certain minorities in society are silenced due to:
According to the Muted Group Theory, certain minorities in society are silenced due to:
Which theory suggests that there is something special about the human brain enabling mastery of language?
Which theory suggests that there is something special about the human brain enabling mastery of language?
Which theory introduced the concept of 'face' in conversations?
Which theory introduced the concept of 'face' in conversations?
What is the book by Guy Deutcher mentioned in the text about?
What is the book by Guy Deutcher mentioned in the text about?
Standpoint Theory emphasizes the importance of studying women's language from the viewpoint of:
Standpoint Theory emphasizes the importance of studying women's language from the viewpoint of:
In George Orwell's novel '1984', what is the official language used to control thoughts?
In George Orwell's novel '1984', what is the official language used to control thoughts?
According to the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, how do words and grammar affect thoughts?
According to the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, how do words and grammar affect thoughts?
In contrast to Tannen's initial findings, recent studies have shown that:
In contrast to Tannen's initial findings, recent studies have shown that:
How might positive politeness be used in conversations?
How might positive politeness be used in conversations?
According to the Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), why do individuals change their speech during interactions?
According to the Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), why do individuals change their speech during interactions?
'Linguistic determinism' refers to which idea?
'Linguistic determinism' refers to which idea?
Which conjunction is commonly used in disagreements to save face?
Which conjunction is commonly used in disagreements to save face?
What does the Genderlect Theory by Deborah Tannen primarily focus on?
What does the Genderlect Theory by Deborah Tannen primarily focus on?
According to Descartes, what was the viewpoint on language acquisition?
According to Descartes, what was the viewpoint on language acquisition?
'Linguistic reflection' suggests that:
'Linguistic reflection' suggests that:
What did linguists realize early in the 20th century about learning language?
What did linguists realize early in the 20th century about learning language?
'Linguistic relativity' states that:
'Linguistic relativity' states that:
What does Nativism propose about language development?
What does Nativism propose about language development?
'Acquisition of the sense of self takes place alongside the acquisition of language' - which theory does this statement align with?
'Acquisition of the sense of self takes place alongside the acquisition of language' - which theory does this statement align with?
'Every person uses language in a new way each time they speak' - How does this relate to the influence of society and culture according to linguists?
'Every person uses language in a new way each time they speak' - How does this relate to the influence of society and culture according to linguists?
What was a criticism of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis regarding data collection?
What was a criticism of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis regarding data collection?
'Theories of Language and Thought' suggest that which aspect shapes the way we talk?
'Theories of Language and Thought' suggest that which aspect shapes the way we talk?
'In all manner of formal and informal situations, conversational success is more likely where relative status is considered' - What does this statement imply?
'In all manner of formal and informal situations, conversational success is more likely where relative status is considered' - What does this statement imply?
What are Grice's maxims of Quantity and how do they guide conversation?
What are Grice's maxims of Quantity and how do they guide conversation?
Explain the significance of the maxim of Relation in conversation according to Grice.
Explain the significance of the maxim of Relation in conversation according to Grice.
How does Grice define the maxim of Quality in conversation?
How does Grice define the maxim of Quality in conversation?
What is the cooperative principle underlying all purposes for speaking according to Grice?
What is the cooperative principle underlying all purposes for speaking according to Grice?
How does Grice differentiate between maxims and rules in conversation?
How does Grice differentiate between maxims and rules in conversation?
What did Paul Grice establish in 1975 related to conversation?
What did Paul Grice establish in 1975 related to conversation?
According to Tannen's research on conversational styles, what do men's conversations tend to focus on?
According to Tannen's research on conversational styles, what do men's conversations tend to focus on?
What is the Standpoint Theory's suggestion regarding the study of women's language?
What is the Standpoint Theory's suggestion regarding the study of women's language?
In the Muted Group Theory, why are certain minorities silenced in society?
In the Muted Group Theory, why are certain minorities silenced in society?
What criticism is associated with the Standpoint Theory?
What criticism is associated with the Standpoint Theory?
What do recent studies show in contrast to Tannen's initial findings about men and women's conversational styles?
What do recent studies show in contrast to Tannen's initial findings about men and women's conversational styles?
What does the Muted Group Theory suggest about the voices of certain minorities in society?
What does the Muted Group Theory suggest about the voices of certain minorities in society?
Explain the concept of 'conversation face' in conversational cooperation.
Explain the concept of 'conversation face' in conversational cooperation.
How do speakers use positive politeness to manage face-threatening acts?
How do speakers use positive politeness to manage face-threatening acts?
What is the purpose of using negative politeness in conversations?
What is the purpose of using negative politeness in conversations?
Why is the word 'no' used less often than 'yes but' in disagreements?
Why is the word 'no' used less often than 'yes but' in disagreements?
How do relative power and influence of participants impact conversational success?
How do relative power and influence of participants impact conversational success?
What did Descartes believe about language acquisition and reasoning?
What did Descartes believe about language acquisition and reasoning?
How did linguists in the early 20th century view language acquisition?
How did linguists in the early 20th century view language acquisition?
What did the Behaviourism Theory by John Watson suggest about language acquisition?
What did the Behaviourism Theory by John Watson suggest about language acquisition?
How do cognitive abilities and language development relate according to linguistics?
How do cognitive abilities and language development relate according to linguistics?
What is the main concept behind the theories of Language and Thought?
What is the main concept behind the theories of Language and Thought?
What is the difference between linguistic determinism and linguistic reflection?
What is the difference between linguistic determinism and linguistic reflection?
Who were the proponents of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and what did they argue about language and thought?
Who were the proponents of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis and what did they argue about language and thought?
Explain the concept of linguistic relativity.
Explain the concept of linguistic relativity.
What is the main idea behind the theory of Innatism?
What is the main idea behind the theory of Innatism?
How did John Locke's theory of Empiricism view the acquisition of knowledge and language?
How did John Locke's theory of Empiricism view the acquisition of knowledge and language?
Who is considered the leading proponent of the Nativism theory, and what does this theory propose?
Who is considered the leading proponent of the Nativism theory, and what does this theory propose?
What is the central idea behind Behaviourism theories regarding thoughts and emotions?
What is the central idea behind Behaviourism theories regarding thoughts and emotions?
How did Plato and Descartes contribute to the theory of Innatism?
How did Plato and Descartes contribute to the theory of Innatism?
What did the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis propose about the relationship between language and thought?
What did the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis propose about the relationship between language and thought?
What is the key distinction between Empiricism and Innatism in terms of language acquisition?
What is the key distinction between Empiricism and Innatism in terms of language acquisition?
What principle, developed in the late 1950s, is considered a possible replacement for the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
What principle, developed in the late 1950s, is considered a possible replacement for the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
Which theory suggests that all languages are reflections of human thoughts and share similar patterns and concepts?
Which theory suggests that all languages are reflections of human thoughts and share similar patterns and concepts?
According to the Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), why do individuals change their speech during interactions?
According to the Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), why do individuals change their speech during interactions?
What theory, introduced by Deborah Tannen, focuses on gender differences in conversational style?
What theory, introduced by Deborah Tannen, focuses on gender differences in conversational style?
Which novel by George Orwell features a tightly controlled society reinforced by the official language of 'Newspeak'?
Which novel by George Orwell features a tightly controlled society reinforced by the official language of 'Newspeak'?
Who authored the book 'Through the Looking Glass: Why the world looks different in other languages'?
Who authored the book 'Through the Looking Glass: Why the world looks different in other languages'?
What theory suggests that individuals mimic the language of those they spend time with to appear similar?
What theory suggests that individuals mimic the language of those they spend time with to appear similar?
According to the Boas-Jakobson principle, how do languages differ?
According to the Boas-Jakobson principle, how do languages differ?
What does the Genderlect Theory by Deborah Tannen primarily focus on in terms of conversational style?
What does the Genderlect Theory by Deborah Tannen primarily focus on in terms of conversational style?
Which theory suggests that language is a reflection of human thoughts and that all languages share similar patterns and concepts?
Which theory suggests that language is a reflection of human thoughts and that all languages share similar patterns and concepts?
