Researchers Generally Agree That the Language Skills That Chimps Demonstrate

question 13

Multiple Choice

Researchers generally agree that the language skills that chimps demonstrate meet the _____________ criteria/criterion of language but there is still much disagreement and debate as to whether or not the speech of chimps is __________________.

• A)generative; symbolic
• B)symbolic; structural or generative
• C)generative and symbolic; structural
• D)structural; symbolic or generative

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Definitions:

Rank-order Consistency

The degree to which the relative ordering of individuals on a particular trait remains the same over time, even if the absolute level of the trait changes.

Population

The total number of individuals or organisms within a specified area or group.

Cross-sectional

A form of research that focuses on analyzing data from a population or its representative part, specifically at a certain time frame.

Self-discipline

The ability to control one's feelings, impulses, and actions to achieve long-term goals.