Human Language Can Be Characterized by All of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

Human language can be characterized by all of the following except

• A) uses symbols
• B) is limited to communicating about the present
• C) is an open system of communication
• D) cannot be said to be the same as communication evidenced by the Great apes
• E) evolved directly from nonhuman primate communication

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Definitions:

Meaningful Involvement

Participation that is not only active but also has significance and influence on the outcome of processes or decisions in which one is involved.

NIMBY

Short for “not in my back yard”; originally referred to protests aimed at shifting undesirable activities onto those with less power; now sometimes used without negative connotations to describe local environmental activists.

Nuclear Waste

Radioactive byproducts resulting from the operation of nuclear reactors, research, and medical procedures, requiring careful disposal to avoid environmental harm.

Mainstream Environmentalism

A movement advocating for the sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment within the context of existing societal norms and policies.