Parrots Seem to Talk

question 8

Multiple Choice

Parrots seem to talk. They utter words that sound like human language. So, can this behaviour be thought to be speech? Which statement about parrots is supported by the research?

• A)Parrots have been shown to be able to master syntax.
• B)Parrots have the language abilities of a three-year-old child.
• C)Parrots' use of humanlike language appears to be based primarily on imitation and mimicry. They do not appear to understand the underlying structure of what they "say".
• D)When compared to chimpanzees or bonobos, parrots appear to have a much higher capacity for learning the syntax and structure of human language.

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