Animal Communication and Language
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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?

  • Neurotransmitters
  • Hormones inside the body
  • Hormones outside the body (correct)
  • Antibodies

    • 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?

    <p>To offer an answer to the question of what language means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many design features of human spoken language did Hockett identify?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of Hockett's system of design features?

    <p>On the physical characteristics of spoken languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of humans to use language to talk about language?

    <p>Reflectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hockett's design features, what is unique about human language compared to animal communication systems?

    <p>Its limitless ability to talk about anything</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between human language and the behavior of animals in response to stimuli?

    <p>Humans can understand the meaning of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of humans to learn and teach language?

    <p>Learnability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be analyzed on two levels according to Hockett's design features?

    <p>Human spoken language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the localization of function in the context of brain development?

    <p>The idea that specific parts of the brain are specialized for specific tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of early research on language development in animals?

    <p>It was plagued by problems and limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an animal that is limited in its ability to communicate complex information?

    <p>Monkeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do brain imaging techniques, such as MRI and PET, contribute to the study of language development?

    <p>They can indicate which parts of the brain are active during tasks such as reading or speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of humans to use language to deceive or make meaningless statements?

    <p>Prevarication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the brain's structure?

    <p>It is divided into two hemispheres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of studying brain damage in relation to language development?

    <p>It can provide information about the biological basis of language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the song development of chaffinch birds?

    <p>They must be exposed to the male song of their species between 10-15 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is lateralization of brain function?

    <p>The idea that some cognitive processes are specialized to one side of the brain or the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the brain hemispheres at birth?

    <p>They are similar with respect to language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of damage to the left hemisphere in childhood?

    <p>No disruption of language abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maturation hypothesis?

    <p>A model of how lateralization occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many models of lateralization are mentioned in the text?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to children who are deprived of linguistic input during the critical period?

    <p>They are unable to acquire language normally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common trait among feral children?

    <p>They have difficulty acquiring language despite intensive training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Victor, the 'Wild Boy of Aveyron'?

    <p>He learned a few words with Dr. Itard's help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition in which Genie was kept during her isolation?

    <p>She was strapped into a potty chair in a small room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for the lack of speech in Genie's household?

    <p>Her father was intolerant of noise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical period in language development?

    <p>The time during which language is easily acquired.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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