Asked by
Christina Thomas
on Dec 23, 2024Verified
Many studies have indicated that the generic pronoun "he"
A) tends for children and adults alike to trigger images of both males and females.
B) tends for adults to trigger images of both males and females,but for children to trigger images of males.
C) tends for both children and adults to trigger images of males but not females.
D) for both children and adults triggers images of females about one-fourth of the time it is used.
Generic Pronoun
A pronoun that is used to refer nonspecifically to any member of a class of people or objects.
Trigger Images
Visual content that evokes a strong emotional reaction or recalls specific memories for an individual.
- Discern how linguistic elements affect our thinking and the manner in which we view the world.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Discern how linguistic elements affect our thinking and the manner in which we view the world.
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