Findings suggest that societal patterns play a role in teaching us how to use language as well as in supporting masculine and feminine stereotypes

When Brent told Scott he was thinking of running for Congress, Scott responded rather negatively by stating, "Politicians are crooks and scandals." Scott's categorization of politicians reflects

A) polarization. B) indiscrimination. C) euphemism. D) metaphorical language. E) bypassing.

Slang is best described as words that mean something to us and the people we associate with, and may be understood by people outside of our group

Indicate whether the statement is true or false