Language and Economic Sociology

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Which of the following is NOT a function of language in economic sociology?

  1. Communication

  2. Coordination

  3. Negotiation

  4. Socialization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Socialization is not a function of language in economic sociology. Language is primarily used for communication, coordination, and negotiation in economic contexts.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between language and economic behavior?

  1. Sociolinguistics

  2. Economic sociology

  3. Linguistic anthropology

  4. Economic linguistics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic linguistics is the study of the relationship between language and economic behavior.

Which of the following is an example of how language can influence economic behavior?

  1. The use of different languages in different economic contexts

  2. The use of euphemisms to make economic transactions more palatable

  3. The use of language to create and maintain social networks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how language can influence economic behavior.

What is the term for the use of different languages in different economic contexts?

  1. Code-switching

  2. Diglossia

  3. Language brokering

  4. Language discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Code-switching is the use of different languages in different economic contexts.

What is the term for the use of euphemisms to make economic transactions more palatable?

  1. Euphemism treadmill

  2. Language laundering

  3. Political correctness

  4. Newspeak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Euphemism treadmill is the use of euphemisms to make economic transactions more palatable.

What is the term for the use of language to create and maintain social networks?

  1. Social capital

  2. Network language

  3. Linguistic capital

  4. Language socialization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social capital is the use of language to create and maintain social networks.

Which of the following is an example of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks?

  1. The use of jargon to create a sense of group identity

  2. The use of nicknames to create a sense of intimacy

  3. The use of language to share stories and experiences

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks.

What is the term for the use of jargon to create a sense of group identity?

  1. In-group language

  2. Out-group language

  3. Technical language

  4. Specialized language


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In-group language is the use of jargon to create a sense of group identity.

What is the term for the use of nicknames to create a sense of intimacy?

  1. Pet names

  2. Terms of endearment

  3. Hypocoristics

  4. Diminutives


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hypocoristics is the use of nicknames to create a sense of intimacy.

What is the term for the use of language to share stories and experiences?

  1. Narrative

  2. Discourse

  3. Conversation

  4. Storytelling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Narrative is the use of language to share stories and experiences.

Which of the following is an example of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks in an economic context?

  1. The use of jargon to create a sense of group identity among workers in a particular industry

  2. The use of nicknames to create a sense of intimacy among members of a business team

  3. The use of language to share stories and experiences about work and business

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks in an economic context.

What is the term for the use of language to create and maintain social networks in an economic context?

  1. Economic capital

  2. Social capital

  3. Linguistic capital

  4. Network language


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social capital is the use of language to create and maintain social networks in an economic context.

Which of the following is an example of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks in an economic context?

  1. The use of jargon to create a sense of group identity among workers in a particular industry

  2. The use of nicknames to create a sense of intimacy among members of a business team

  3. The use of language to share stories and experiences about work and business

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks in an economic context.

What is the term for the use of language to create and maintain social networks in an economic context?

  1. Economic capital

  2. Social capital

  3. Linguistic capital

  4. Network language


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social capital is the use of language to create and maintain social networks in an economic context.

Which of the following is an example of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks in an economic context?

  1. The use of jargon to create a sense of group identity among workers in a particular industry

  2. The use of nicknames to create a sense of intimacy among members of a business team

  3. The use of language to share stories and experiences about work and business

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how language can be used to create and maintain social networks in an economic context.

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