What Statement Is True Concerning the Imitative Ability of Chimpanzees

question 5

Multiple Choice

What statement is true concerning the imitative ability of chimpanzees?

• A) Chimpanzees can learn a 'do-as-I-do' rule but only after considerable training.
• B) Chimpanzees spontaneously perform a 'do-as-I-do' rule.
• C) Chimpanzees are incapable of learning a 'do-as-I-do' rule.
• D) Chimpanzees can learn a 'do-as-I-do' rule but only if they learn it from another chimpanzee.

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