Symbols Can Be Described as __________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Symbols can be described as __________.

• A) appropriate verbal and nonverbal behaviors
• B)abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things
• C) a group of interrelated parts that affect one another
• D) figures which cause absolute balance in a system
• E) anything that interferes with the intended meaning of communication

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Definitions:

Internal Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior and the behavior of others based on internal characteristics, such as personality traits, beliefs, or motives.

Fate

The development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.

Ethics Competency

The ability to understand, reflect upon, and apply ethical principles and standards to one’s behavior and decision-making processes.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory that describes an individual's motivation to engage in a behavior based on the expectation that the behavior will lead to a desired outcome.