Though Chimpanzees and Apes Seem to Be Able to Use

question 19

Multiple Choice

Though chimpanzees and apes seem to be able to use symbolic gestures (i.e., sign language) to convey meaning, some researchers question whether they really understand how to communicate about events and objects that are not physically present; that is, whether they understand

• A) generativity.
• B) visual imagery.
• C) syntax.
• D) surface structure.

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The cumulative quantity of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at a certain price level.

Elasticity Coefficient

A numeric value that measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good to a change in its price.

Buyer Responsiveness

The degree to which consumers adjust their demand for a product or service in response to changes in price or other factors.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.