Regarding Chimpanzees' Communication Abilities, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 169

Multiple Choice

Regarding chimpanzees' communication abilities, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The ability of chimpanzees in the language experiments to invent a simple grammar may help us better understand the roots of human language.
• B) The pygmy chimpanzee named Kanzi has the vocabulary and the ability to invent a simple grammar that are equal to those abilities shown by five-year old humans.
• C) Noam Chomsky insists that if chimps were biologically capable of language they would use it on their own.
• D) For the most part, natural animal communication is quite limited.

Recognize the importance of a "you attitude" in messages to foster effective communication.

Understand different channels of communication and factors influencing channel choice.

Comprehend the impact of communication channel richness and ambiguity on channel choice.

Learn about the different dimensions of context (physical, social, chronological, cultural) in communication.

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