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on: Jul 10, 2018
Because a word or phrase can represent what it stands for, whether or not that thing is present, we say that language is __________.
 
  A) symbolic
  B) adaptive
  C) interpretive
  D) naturalistic

Question 2

Ethnocentrism both hinders our understanding of other peoples' cultures and __________.
 
  A) keeps us from understanding our own customs
  B) helps us adopt other peoples' customs for our own uses
  C) ensures that our culture will never change
  D) reminds us of how much our culture has evolved


mjbamaung

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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