TERM 1
instrumental
DEFINITION 1
use of language to obtain what you need or desire
TERM 2
regulatory
DEFINITION 2
use of language to control or regulate the behaviors of others
(ex: in an invite ask friends to bring dessert or wine)
TERM 3
informative
DEFINITION 3
use of language to communicate information or report facts
(ex: include a time to a dinner invite)
TERM 4
heutistic
DEFINITION 4
use of language to acquire knowledge and understanding
(ex: ask a friend if they are available before you invite them
to dinner)
TERM 5
interactional
DEFINITION 5
use of language to establish and define social relationships
(ex: when you invite a friend to dinner you engage in
behavior that helps maintain your relationship as friends.
