What are symbols, and how do people attach meaning to symbols?
What will be an ideal response?
A symbol is something that stands for, represents, or takes the place of something else. Anything—any object, event, or word—can serve as a symbol. The meaning attached to a symbol is derived from social consensus; people simply agree that a particular object will represent something.
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What is sexual orientation? Define four sexual orientations. How common is each orientation? What is known about the origin of sexual orientation?
What is an Ideal response?
Three-quarters of all adults under 65 in the U.S. have problems paying their medical bills
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
About __________ percent of those who receive treatment for emotional problems did not actually have disorders that met the diagnostic criteria for a mental disorder
a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40 e. 50
What are the basic dimensions of the human development index?
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