Both verbal and nonverbal communication is composed of _______ symbols to which we give meaning, and we, in turn, behave according to those meanings.
A) universal
B) subtle
C) static
D) arbitrary
E) objective

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Verbal and nonverbal communication are composed of arbitrary symbols, meaning they have no inherent connection to what they represent and are agreed upon by a specific culture or society. For example, the word "dog" has no inherent link to the four-legged animal we associate with it, but rather it is a symbol agreed upon by English-speaking individuals. Nonverbal communication, such as gestures or facial expressions, is also composed of arbitrary symbols that are agreed upon by a culture or society.

Both Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Is Composed of _______ Symbols