LING 320 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Upper Middle Class, Thematic Apperception Test, Hypercorrection
19 Nov 2012
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Apperception test, than had a less formal interview, and an informal interview: results: boys used more in" forms than girls in the most formal situation, compared model boys to typical boys in terms of *n+ and * +. The model boy worked well in school and was described as being popular, thoughtful, and considerate. The typical boy was described as being strong, mischievous, and apparently unafraid of being caught doing something wrong. Model boys used many more ing endings than typical boys and typical boys used approximately an even amount of ing and in" endings (favoring -in" a little more) if the formality of the situation was controlled for. The model more also used in" more as the formality of the situation decreased (they were able to adjust to the situation) As children relaxed (in the informal interview): produced more in" for specific verbs like hit, chew, swim, punch because they described everyday activity.
