AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Communicating ideas through symbols
A
language
B
syntax
C
insight
D
morphemes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Symbolic communication includes gestures, body language and facial expressions, as well as vocal moans that can indicate what an individual wants without having to speak. Research argues that about 55% of all communication stems from nonverbal language.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most organisms communicate, but humans are unique in communicating via symbolic language.

Detailed explanation-3: -Language is the communication of ideas through symbols that are arranged according to rules of grammar. Language contains three basic elements: phonemes, morphemes, and syntax.

Detailed explanation-4: -Note 2: Examples of a symbolic language are assembly languages and high-level languages, such as ALGOL, PL/I, and COBOL.

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