Which Statement Most Accurately Sums Up the Debate on Whether

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately sums up the debate on whether nonhuman animals have linguistic abilities?

• A) Psychologists agree that they do not have linguistic abilities.
• B) Psychologists agree that animals do have linguistic abilities.
• C) Psychologists agree that animals do have linguistic abilities, but lack the ability to actually speak.
• D) This issue is still controversial, although some studies suggest that some species may have linguistic abilities.

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