Jonathan always wore horned-rimmed glasses when he was in school and was always ridiculed because of them. However, in college, he was praised for his smart and intelligent looking glasses even though he wore the same kind of glasses. Horned- and wire-rimmed glasses were considered old-fashioned until they became associated with intellectualism in the 1980s. From the above scenario, it can be understood that when Jonathan entered college his glasses were perceived as a symbolic innovation because:
A) the design of his glasses was observed as new.
B) the features associated with his glasses were new.
C) the brand name associated with his glasses was new.
D) the meaning associated with his glasses was new.
E) the technology associated with his glasses was new.

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The meaning associated with Jonathan's glasses changed from being ridiculed in school to being praised as a symbol of intelligence in college. This change in perception of the glasses represents a symbolic innovation.

Jonathan Always Wore Horned-Rimmed Glasses When He Was in School