Though Chimpanzees and Apes Seem to Be Able to Use

question 16

Multiple Choice

Though chimpanzees and apes seem to be able to use symbolic gestures (i.e. ,sign language) to convey meaning,some researchers question whether they really understand how to communicate about events and objects that are not physically present;that is,whether they understand

• A) generativity.
• B) displacement.
• C) syntax.
• D) surface structure.

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Definitions:

Genus Homo

The taxonomic genus to which modern humans (Homo sapiens) and closely related species belong, characterized by a larger brain size and capacity for language and tool use.

Culture

A shared set of beliefs, values, customs, and practices that define a group of people or society.

Genetic Exchange

The transfer of genetic material between organisms, which can occur through processes such as conjugation, transformation, and transduction in bacteria, or sexual reproduction in higher organisms.

Mitochondrial DNA

Genetic material found in mitochondria, inherited only from the mother, and used in tracking maternal ancestry.