The Traditional View of Nonhuman Communication Has Been That Nonhumans

question 66

Multiple Choice

The traditional view of nonhuman communication has been that nonhumans, including primates,

• A)are perfectly capable of conveying information about the external environment or their emotional state.
• B)use symbolic communication.
• C)use language in the same manner as humans.
• D)can convey information about events in the past and future.
• E)communicate information relating to their emotional state and consists of mostly involuntary vocalization.

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Definitions:

Need For Power

A psychological drive that represents the desire to control or influence others.

Power Politics

A political strategy focusing on gaining and maintaining power within an organization or among nations, often through direct, assertive tactics.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in order to honestly express one's opinions and needs.

Narcissists

Individuals with an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves, often characterized by a lack of empathy for others.