Research in Which Chimpanzees Are Trained to Use Language Reveals

question 82

Multiple Choice

Research in which chimpanzees are trained to use language reveals all of the following EXCEPT that

• A)chimpanzees can be taught to communicate using gestures.
• B)chimpanzees can communicate using plastic chips as words.
• C)chimpanzees cannot master anything beyond the simplest of grammatical rules.
• D)acquisition of language by humans need not involve any innate mechanisms.

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Insects belonging to the suborder Caelifera, known for their powerful hind legs that allow them to leap and their role in various ecosystems as herbivores.

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