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What type of warning call does a vervet monkey produce to alert others of a snake?
What type of warning call does a vervet monkey produce to alert others of a snake?
- Eagle call
- Alarm call
- Chutter (correct)
- Leopard call
What are pheromones capable of acting like?
What are pheromones capable of acting like?
- Neurotransmitters
- Hormones inside the body
- Hormones outside the body (correct)
- Antibodies
According to the dictionary, what is language?
According to the dictionary, what is language?
- A system of gestures and symbols for non-verbal communication
- A system of sounds and symbols for animal communication
- A system of touch and symbols for sensory communication
- A system of signs and symbols for human communication (correct)
What is the aim of modern theoretical linguistics?
What is the aim of modern theoretical linguistics?
How many design features of human spoken language did Hockett identify?
How many design features of human spoken language did Hockett identify?
What is the emphasis of Hockett's system of design features?
What is the emphasis of Hockett's system of design features?
What is the term for the ability of humans to use language to talk about language?
What is the term for the ability of humans to use language to talk about language?
According to Hockett's design features, what is unique about human language compared to animal communication systems?
According to Hockett's design features, what is unique about human language compared to animal communication systems?
What is a key difference between human language and the behavior of animals in response to stimuli?
What is a key difference between human language and the behavior of animals in response to stimuli?
What is the term for the ability of humans to learn and teach language?
What is the term for the ability of humans to learn and teach language?
What can be analyzed on two levels according to Hockett's design features?
What can be analyzed on two levels according to Hockett's design features?
What is the localization of function in the context of brain development?
What is the localization of function in the context of brain development?
What is a limitation of early research on language development in animals?
What is a limitation of early research on language development in animals?
What is an example of an animal that is limited in its ability to communicate complex information?
What is an example of an animal that is limited in its ability to communicate complex information?
How do brain imaging techniques, such as MRI and PET, contribute to the study of language development?
How do brain imaging techniques, such as MRI and PET, contribute to the study of language development?
What is the term for the ability of humans to use language to deceive or make meaningless statements?
What is the term for the ability of humans to use language to deceive or make meaningless statements?
What is a key feature of the brain's structure?
What is a key feature of the brain's structure?
What is a benefit of studying brain damage in relation to language development?
What is a benefit of studying brain damage in relation to language development?
What is unique about the song development of chaffinch birds?
What is unique about the song development of chaffinch birds?
What is lateralization of brain function?
What is lateralization of brain function?
What happens to the brain hemispheres at birth?
What happens to the brain hemispheres at birth?
What is the result of damage to the left hemisphere in childhood?
What is the result of damage to the left hemisphere in childhood?
What is the maturation hypothesis?
What is the maturation hypothesis?
How many models of lateralization are mentioned in the text?
How many models of lateralization are mentioned in the text?
What happens to children who are deprived of linguistic input during the critical period?
What happens to children who are deprived of linguistic input during the critical period?
What is a common trait among feral children?
What is a common trait among feral children?
What happened to Victor, the 'Wild Boy of Aveyron'?
What happened to Victor, the 'Wild Boy of Aveyron'?
What was the condition in which Genie was kept during her isolation?
What was the condition in which Genie was kept during her isolation?
What was the reason for the lack of speech in Genie's household?
What was the reason for the lack of speech in Genie's household?
What is the critical period in language development?
What is the critical period in language development?
