Which Statement Is TRUE About Language Acquisition in the Chimpanzee

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about language acquisition in the chimpanzee named Kanzi?

• A)He was trained by researchers to use American Sign Language (ASL).
• B)He learned ASL by watching his mother sign.
• C)He was the first chimpanzee to sign over 100 words.
• D)He learned to communicate using a geometric keyboard system.

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