Koko,the Gorilla

question 45

Multiple Choice

Koko,the gorilla:

• A)was not able to learn ASL when Penny Patterson attempted to teach it to her
• B)learned more signs (ASL)than Washoe or any other chimpanzee
• C)was able to learn to speak over 150 words
• D)was never taught ASL but was taught how to construct words from plastic symbols

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Economic Loss

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Average Variable Cost

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Average Total Cost

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