Studies Using Sign Language or Lexigram Boards to Teach Chimpanzees

question 144

Multiple Choice

Studies using sign language or lexigram boards to teach chimpanzees language have found that

• A)chimpanzees are able to associate symbols to meaning very quickly.
• B)chimpanzees can combine words into complex forms but never master syntactic rules.
• C)chimpanzees often focus their communicative efforts on abstract concepts.
• D)chimpanzees communicate better using vocal sounds than symbols and pictures.

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