The Symbols Used in a Language Are Arbitrary

question 127

Multiple Choice

The symbols used in a language are arbitrary. What does this mean?

• A)The symbols have the same meaning to everyone.
• B)There is a built-in relationship between the sound of the symbols and the concepts they stand for.
• C)There is a built-in relationship between the look of the symbols and the concepts they stand for.
• D)There is no built-in relationship between the symbols and the concepts they stand for.

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

A process by which infants and young children look to their caregivers or others in their environment to gauge how they should react to a given situation, person, or object, especially in unfamiliar settings.

Self-conscious Emotions

Emotions that require self-awareness and reflection, such as embarrassment, pride, shame, and guilt, often developing in the context of social interactions.

Social Smile

A smile that is socially motivated, typically in response to another person, used as a basic act of social communication.

Cognitive Competence

The ability to think logically, make decisions, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.