COMM- Practice Test LM4

What is it called when a word's definition is subjective, incorporating a word's emotional impact?

Connotative meaning

Liz's doctor called to share the results of her blood work. Her doctor informed her that her hemoglobin and hematocrit counts were low, perhaps the result of a vitamin B12 deficiency, thalassemia, or a number of neoplasms of the bone marrow. However, they would need to run another test because the hematocrit count is concentration dependent and, as a result, isn't completely accurate. What kind of language was her doctor using?

Jargon

Brian is concerned about his brother's abuse of controlled substances. He and his family organize an intervention to help his brother understand the dangers associated with this behavior, telling him how much they love and support them, and persuade him to enroll in a treatment program. Which function of language did Brian and his family use?

Regulatory functions

Which theory suggests that language impacts perceptions by showing a culture's worldview?

Sapir-Worf hypothesis

During a recent job interview, the interviewer asked Rebecca if she was planning on becoming pregnant in the next few years while working for the company. Which type of language did the interviewer utilize?

Sexist