Which of the following describes the signing ability of the gorilla Washoe?

a. Washoe was unable to use signs to communicate
b. Washoe demonstrated the linguistic skill of a two-year-old human
c. Washoe signed fluently much like a human adult
d. Washoe signed to her handlers but never to other apes


Answer b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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