Random Fluctuation and Cultural Transmission Flashcards
1
Q
What is Random Fluctuation?
A
The use of a word not in its usual form
2
Q
What happens with random fluctuations over time?
A
They become standardised
2
Q
If i were to spell “Snake” like “Snaek” what would this be?
A
A random fluctuation
3
Q
How is the term “apart” often spelt in text?
A
“A part”
3
Q
What is the situation for “apart” being spelt as “a part” in the present day?
A
It is standardised
4
Q
What is a phonological random fluctuation standardisation?
A
“Could’ve” into “Could of”
5
Q
What is cultural transmission?
A
The way people learn about their society
6
Q
What did David Fang find with speed-texting dates?
A
Only 40% of speed texters exchanged numbers afterwards
6
Q
What might be culturally transmitted when making assumptions about people who abbreviate messages?
A
That they are untrustworthy
