Another name for a "fuzzy" concept is a(n)

Which of the following is a true statement about rumination, according to Nolen-Hoeksema's ruminative response styles theory?

A. Rumination is a protective factor against depression. B. People who ruminate a great deal tend to have longer periods of depressive symptoms. C. Gender differences in depression are explained by ruminative styles. D. Biological factors have been most clearly linked to the development of rumination in those who do not have a family history of mood disorders.

What term describes the social rules for using language in interaction with others?

a. language rules b. pragmatics c. social construction d. grammatical usefulness