Research on Animals and Language Indicates That

question 172

Multiple Choice

Research on animals and language indicates that:

• A) dolphins are able to express an infinite number of novel utterances through whistles, and dolphins comprehend many human gestures as well.
• B) humans are the only species that evolved with the natural ability to express and comprehend an infinite number of novel utterances.
• C) African grey parrots are able to communicate effectively with U.S. researchers once the parrots have been taught to vocalize in English.
• D) bonobos seem to be able to produce original sentences through a variety of grunts and screeches.

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