How Do the Language Abilities of Bonobos Used in Recent

question 146

Multiple Choice

How do the language abilities of bonobos used in recent studies differ from those of the common chimpanzees used in earlier studies?

• A) Bonobos communicate only with each other, not with people.
• B) The common chimps were better at making original, creative requests.
• C) Bonobos are more likely to use symbols to describe objects they are not requesting.
• D) The common chimps showed a better understanding of spoken language.

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