One Form of Communication Appears to Be Unique to Bonobos

question 22

Multiple Choice

One form of communication appears to be unique to bonobos is/are:

• A)the use of smoke signals.
• B)the use of hollow logs to beat out messages.
• C)the use of high-pitched howls.
• D)signing.
• E)trail markers.

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Definitions:

Token

A symbol or object that represents a value or is used as a medium of exchange within a particular context.

Privilege

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Shaping

A behavioral technique involving reinforcing behaviors that are successively closer to the desired behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus after a response increases the likelihood that the response will occur again in the future.