Which of the following statements best synthesizes the difference between linguistic and psycholinguistic approaches to understanding language?
a) Linguistics emphasizes rules and structure of language; psycholinguistics emphasizes the ways humans use language
b) Linguistics emphasizes phonology and syntax; psycholinguistics emphasizes semantics and context.
c) Linguistics emphasizes theory; psycholinguistics emphasizes practical application of language.
d) Linguistics emphasizes innate language; psycholinguistics emphasizes learned processes.
A
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a. the dominance of nurture over nature. b. the dominance of nature over nurture. c. the complex interplay of nature and nurture. d. how nature and nurture are moderated by religious belief and religious experience.
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following tests has the psychologist administered to Geraldine? A) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale B) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV C) Luria-Nebraska Intelligence Test D) Simon Intelligence Test for Adults