Your friend tells you, "Of course dogs use language! I can tell by the sound of my dog's bark whether she is happy or angry!" How would a cognitive psychologist respond to this comment?
A. "Language use is part of communication, but communication is more complex than language use."
B. "Communication is part of language use, but language use is more complex than communication."
C. "Dogs, some parrots, and chimpanzees all use language to express emotions."
D. "Because dogs can distinguish between recursive and nonrecursive structures, they can use simple language."
Answer: B
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