When 14-year-old Tatiana's friends call her name, she responds with, "What?!" When her teacher calls her name, she responds by saying, "Yes, ma'am?" Tatiana's responses indicate her understanding of

A) grammar.
B) syntax.
C) semantics.
D) pragmatics.

D

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On the MMPI, results are assessed according to

a. how the pattern of answers corresponds to that of people diagnosed with a specific disorder. b. how often the individual refers to specific ideas, such as aggression or sexuality. c. the degree of emotionality associated with results. d. how often an individual responds to questions that reflect aggression or some other concept.

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Compared to someone first diagnosed with depression during adulthood, individuals who are diagnosed with depression in childhood are more likely to

a) develop bipolar disorder. b) develop schizophrenic symptoms. c) be committed to a mental institution. d) be symptom free for a long period of time.

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