Imagine a Student Develops Her Own "Shorthand" for Taking Lecture

question 70

Multiple Choice

Imagine a student develops her own "shorthand" for taking lecture notes. Which of the following statements correctly identifies a feature of her shorthand?

• A) The shorthand is composed of symbols but is not part of culture.
• B) The shorthand does not constitute symbols but is part of culture.
• C) The shorthand is composed of symbols and is part of culture.
• D) The shorthand does not constitute symbols and is not part of culture.

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Definitions:

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