The Symbols Used in Any Given Language (In English the Symbols

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Multiple Choice

The symbols used in any given language (in English the symbols in question are called letters) were developed

• A)based on the shapes we make with our mouths to pronounce them.
• B)based on the shapes of objects in the part of the world where the language developed.
• C)based on astrological charts.
• D)arbitrarily.
• E)based on aesthetic principles (i.e.to be visually pleasing).

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Definitions:

Language Skills

The ability to communicate effectively through speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a particular language.

Memory Consolidation

The process in which short-term memories are converted into long-term memories, making them stable and enduring over time.

Proactive Interference

The tendency for previously learned information to hinder the recall of newly learned information.

Long-term Memory

A phase of memory responsible for the storage of information for an extended period, ranging from a few minutes to a lifetime.