Asked by Ushma Vaidya on May 06, 2024
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People tend to process both meanings of ambiguous words when they encounter them in sentences.
Ambiguous Words
Words that have more than one meaning or can be interpreted in multiple ways, often leading to confusion or ambiguity in communication.
- Discern different forms of imprecision in language and acknowledge their underlying causes.
Verified Answer
JB
James BrooksMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
Research in psycholinguistics has shown that when people encounter ambiguous words (words with more than one meaning), their brains initially process all the meanings before using context to select the appropriate one.
Learning Objectives
- Discern different forms of imprecision in language and acknowledge their underlying causes.