Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Role

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of language in society?

• A) It is a system of formal and repeated behaviors that unite people.
• B) It represents the norms that involve everyday customs, practices, and interaction.
• C) It is a society's specific rules of right and wrong behavior.
• D) It is the standard by which people define what is moral or immoral.
• E) It is a system of shared symbols that enables people to communicate with one another.

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Definitions:

Decode

The process of interpreting or understanding communication signals or symbols.

Communicated Message

The information or content that is conveyed from one individual to another or to a group through verbal or non-verbal means.

Encoding

The process of converting information into a particular form for efficient communication or storage.

Technical Report

A document that describes the process, progress, or results of technical or scientific research, or the state of a technical or scientific research problem.