List the three key characteristics of human language. Discuss whether call systems and ASL-using nonhuman primates display these characteristics.

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The world's linguistic diversity has been cut in half, as measured by the number of distinct languages extant, in the past 500 years; and half the remaining languages are predicted to disappear during this century

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements about society and culture is incorrect?

a. Culture can exist without a society. b. Every culture is learned, shared, based on symbols, integrated, and dynamic. c. All culture is learned rather than biologically inherited. d. A culture is shared by the members of a society. e. Although members of a society may share a culture, their behavior is not uniform.

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Inuit children are protected from the harsh environment and physical challenges until it is time for them to transition into adulthood

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The hypodescent rule is found in most Western industrialized nations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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