Symbolic behavior, as a concept in small group communication, means all of the following
a. meanings of both verbal and nonverbal communication are
symbolic
b. meanings exist in individuals, not the words themselves
c. the importance of a symbol to individuals themselves determines
the symbol's significance
d. meanings can be determined by the literal definition of a word
d
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What will be an ideal response?
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