Given that all cultures have distinct beliefs, values, norms, and social practices, it follows that

A) symbols do not have universal interpretations.
B) the interpretations will not have the same degree of favorability.
C) judgements of competence are often influenced by a person's cultural background
D) all of the above.


D

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