Which of the Following Is True of Symbols and Symbolic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of symbols and symbolic behavior?

• A) The ability to use symbols lies at the heart of what it means to be human; uniquely human attributes, such as language, are made possible by the ability to use symbols.
• B) Symbols have no necessary connection to their culturally assigned meanings; this means that the same symbols can differ in meaning cross-culturally, and that symbolic behavior is difficult to study archaeologically.
• C) The same symbol can carry different meanings in different contexts within the same culture.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Industrial Revolution

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