Regarding Animal Communication, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 138

Multiple Choice

Regarding animal communication, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Animals exhibit varied cries, gestures, and mating calls, but even these communications are often not understood by other animals of the same species.
• B)Although animal communication is limited, they can learn to use human language with ease and eventually attain the communication skills of the average high school sophomore.
• C)Animal communication can truly be called a language because it consists of symbols, grammar, and, most importantly, it is productive.
• D)While psychologists do not doubt that animals communicate, there is disagreement as to whether or not animals can actually be taught a language.

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