Which Statement About the Limitations of Language Learning in Apes

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the limitations of language learning in apes is NOT true?

• A)Apes' vocabularies are quite small, compared to those of even toddlers.
• B)Apes can master words for concrete objects, but have difficulty with abstract concepts.
• C)Apes can exhibit an active mastery of a few hundred words but fail to exhibit a passive mastery of them.
• D)Ape communication is usually telegraphic; it rarely consists of grammatically correct complex sentences.

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Definitions:

Geometric Shapes

Forms defined by geometry, such as circles, squares, and triangles, used in a variety of contexts from art and design to mathematical theories.

Ebbinghaus

A psychologist known for his pioneering work in memory studies, including the discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Source-monitoring Error

A cognitive error where a person misattributes the origin of a memory, often leading to incorrect assumptions about where or how information was acquired.

Anterograde Interference

A type of memory interference that occurs when new information inhibits the ability to remember old information.