Why Was Alex the Parrot Taught to "Speak" Rather Than

question 161

Multiple Choice

Why was Alex the parrot taught to "speak" rather than being taught a sign language or an artificial language?

• A) Grey parrots lack the dexterity to use a computer touchscreen.
• B) Researchers could not distinguish among the gestures made by parrots.
• C) Grey parrots have vocal apparatuses that allow them to mimic many human sounds.
• D) Alex refused to interact with the artificial language apparatus.

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