Which of these statements regarding language is true?
A. Language is solely a human characteristic.
B. Chimpanzees can use elements of Standard American Sign Language and manipulate physical objects to make "sentences."
C. With proper training, nonhuman primates may be taught to vocalize simple words.
D. Most primates manipulate symbols to express very abstract concepts and cultural rules from one generation to the next.
Answer: B. Chimpanzees can use elements of Standard American Sign Language and manipulate physical objects to make "sentences."
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