Acts or Objects That Are Socially Accepted as Standing for Something

question 115

Multiple Choice

Acts or objects that are socially accepted as standing for something else are called

• A) norms.
• B) symbols.
• C) values.
• D) signs.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Information

Communication that occurs without words, through gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other visual cues.

Communication Model

A framework describing how information is transmitted and received between communicators, emphasizing components like sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback.

Encoded

The process by which information is converted into a format that can be comprehended and used by a system or individual.

Communication Styles

The characteristic ways in which individuals express themselves and interact with others through spoken, written, or non-verbal means.