The term anthropomorphism refers to:
A) specific nonverbal gestures called emblems.
B) the attribution of human traits, motives, emotions, or behaviors to nonhuman animals or inanimate objects.
C) social and cultural regulations governing emotional expressions.
D) the attribution of animal emotional expressions, motives, and traits to human beings.

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Anthropomorphism means the attribution of human traits, emotions, motives, or behaviors to nonhuman animals or inanimate objects. It is a common phenomenon in literature, art, and media where animals, plants, or inanimate objects are portrayed as having human-like feelings or behaviors.

The Term Anthropomorphism Refers To