We say symbols are arbitrary because:
a. They are not intrinsically connected to what they represent.
b. They can mean different things to different people.
c. They change from culture to culture and throughout time.
d. They evoke emotions.
a. They are not intrinsically connected to what they represent.
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A) coercive B) referent C) reward D) information
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