Martin Decided to Write His Term Paper on the Topic

question 349

Multiple Choice

Martin decided to write his term paper on the topic of animal language. After reviewing the relevant literature on the topic, Martin is likely to conclude that:

• A) the results of several ongoing studies have produced some compelling demonstrations of animal language learning.
• B) animal language represents no more than operant conditioned responses, and there is no evidence of true animal language.
• C) animals can only communicate simple information to other members of their own species.
• D) primates are capable of demonstrating a level of language comprehension comparable to that of the typical child in the sixth grade.

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