A Symbol That Represents a Class or Group of Objects

question 60

Multiple Choice

A symbol that represents a class or group of objects with common properties such as an airplane or dog is called a ______.

• A)concept
• B)association
• C)expectation
• D)phoneme

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Definitions:

Symbolic Groupings

Social categories or groups that are recognized and differentiated based on cultural, ethnic, or symbolic markers rather than strictly physical or biological characteristics.

Historical Contexts

Refers to the specific social, cultural, economic, and political circumstances or events surrounding a particular topic, era, or occurrence, providing deeper understanding or meaning.

Johnson-Reed Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 1924 that established quotas limiting the number of immigrants allowed from each country, effectively restricting non-European immigration.

National Quotas

Limits set by governments on the number of immigrants from specific countries allowed to enter the country over a set timeframe, historically based on ethnic or national origin criteria.