What alternative model has Catherine Borchert and Adrienne Zihlman provided for the perceived gender bias in explaining the origins of language?
A) Males and females likely spoke very different languages.
B) Females have the vocal anatomy to communicate in more complex ways than males.
C) Language was likely passed on through women’s songs and rituals.
D) Language may have developed through mother-infant communication.
D) Language may have developed through mother-infant communication.
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a. True b. False
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