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jazziefee

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Define what a symbol is and provide an example.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are the six characteristics of culture?
 
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Answer to Question 1

It is something that stands for something else. Language is a good example.

Answer to Question 2

They are that all cultures are made of learned behaviors, involve symbols, are patterned and integrated, are shared by members of the group, are in some way adaptive, and subject to change.



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