Early Studies Taught Chimpanzees to Use Symbols to Communicate with a Computer

question 153

Multiple Choice

Early studies taught chimpanzees to use symbols to communicate with a computer and each other. Which of the following does NOT characterize their use of symbols?

• A) They consistently used the same symbol patterns.
• B) They frequently made requests.
• C) They learned to type messages to other chimps.
• D) They frequently used new and original combinations.

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