Question

The part of linguistics that studies the relationship between language and cultural behavior

• A. Sociolinguistics
• B. Ethno linguistics
• C. Psycholinguistics
• D. Neurolinguistics

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ethno linguistics

Ethnolinguistics (also called anthropological linguistics) is the branch of linguistics that explores the relationship between language and culture. It examines how language reflects cultural norms, beliefs, and practices of a particular group.

Other options explained:

• Sociolinguistics: Studies the relationship between language and society, including factors like class, gender, and region.

• Psycholinguistics: Studies the mental processes involved in language comprehension, production, and acquisition.

• Neurolinguistics: Focuses on how language is represented and processed in the brain.