Human language has a capacity to generate an infinite number of messages from a finite set of elements, a feature called __________
A) displacement
B) mode of communication
C) discourse
D) productivity
Answer: D
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A) more than half B) one-quarter C) one-third D) one in 10
Old World monkeys include both arboreal and terrestrial species
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. they are descended from the same ancient canine species. b. they all evolved at the same time in Africa. c. dog breeders have worked to retain wolf characteristics in modern breeds d. convergent evolution can produce similarities in very different species
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