Stephanie knows she can say "oh my gosh" and "BFF" when talking with her friends, but won't use phrases like these when speaking to her professor. When she talks to him, she tends to use more formal language. Stephanie is demonstrating the concept of _____.
A) code switching
B) abstract language
C) concrete language
D) polarization

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Stephanie is demonstrating the concept of code-switching, which is the ability to switch between different languages or language styles depending on the situation or audience. She is able to adjust her language to be more formal when speaking with her professor compared to when speaking with her friends.

Stephanie Knows She Can Say "Oh My Gosh" and "BFF