Which of the following statements about ongoing cultural change is correct?
a. Symbols such as "j4f", "w/e", and "brb" now form a language listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the languages spoken in all societies across the globe.
b. Symbols such as "j4f", "w/e", and "brb" were recently adapted from cave art dating from around 40,000 years ago.
c. Symbols such as "j4f", "w/e", and "brb" came into existence in recent years following the creation of new communication technology.
d. The use of symbols such as "j4f", "w/e", and "brb" by older generations encouraged their use by younger generations.
Answer: c. Symbols such as "j4f", "w/e", and "brb" came into existence in recent years following the creation of new communication technology.
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