Which of the following can be said of all symbols?
A) Symbols are the main form of animal communication.
B) Symbols cannot be learned.
C) Symbols are strictly responses to aspects of the immediate environment.
D) Symbols are any sound or gesture to which cultural tradition has assigned meaning.

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Symbols are any sound or gesture to which cultural tradition has assigned meaning. This is a universal characteristic of symbols across cultures and societies. Option A is incorrect because symbols are not exclusive to animal communication, humans also utilize symbols. Option B is incorrect because symbols are learned through cultural tradition or socialization. Option C is incorrect because symbols can also be abstract or representational, and may not have a direct connection to the immediate environment.

Which of the Following Can Be Said of All Symbols