Language ________

question 29

Multiple Choice

Language ________.

• A) is the exclusive means by which a society's members communicate with each other
• B) shapes the attitudes its adherents have toward work, consumption, individual responsibility, and planning for the future
• C) is the overall framework that determines the roles of individuals within a society, the stratification of the society, and the individuals' mobility within the society
• D) stems from deep-seated beliefs about the individual's position in relation to his or her deity, the family, and social hierarchy

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Definitions:

Uniform Electronic Commerce Act

Legislation designed to standardize rules and regulations for electronic transactions to ensure legal recognition and enforceability.

Electronic Commerce

The buying and selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of funds or data, over an electronic network, primarily the internet.

Canada

A North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories, known for its vast landscapes, multicultural heritage, and bilingual status (English and French).

Shrink Wrap

Packaging made of a plastic film that is wrapped around items and then shrunk by heat to form a tight seal.