Caitlin and her boyfriend have agreed that when they want to stop talking about a particular subject, they will say "muskrat" and the other will stop. What property of symbols does this illustrate?
A) arbitrary
B) abstract
C) literal
D) interpretive

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The term "muskrat" is arbitrarily chosen to signify the desire to stop talking about a particular subject, demonstrating the arbitrary nature of symbols where there is no inherent connection between the symbol and its meaning.

Caitlin and Her Boyfriend Have Agreed That When They Want