The Earliest Experiment on Teaching Language to Chimps Failed Mainly

question 153

Multiple Choice

The earliest experiment on teaching language to chimps failed mainly because:

• A) chimps were unable to type.
• B) Viki was too uncoordinated to learn ASL.
• C) chimps lack the appropriate vocal apparatus to speak.
• D) the symbol keyboard was too complex.

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