11 Questions
What would be a major consequence if human language lacked the property of displacement?
Humans would be frequently surprised, which is not good for their lives
What is a unique ability that humans have, according to the text?
The ability to talk about the past, present, and future
What is an exception to the idea that animals cannot use displacement?
Honey bees
What is a limitation of parrots' language abilities?
They can only repeat what they have been taught
What is a characteristic of chimpanzees' language abilities?
They can express their own thoughts using language
What would be a consequence of a language that lacks displacement?
Humans would not be able to talk about the past or future
What is a limitation of a language that lacks displacement?
It would not allow humans to talk about the past or future
Why would a language that lacks displacement be a problem for humans?
It would make humans frequently surprised, which is not good for their lives
What is an example of an animal that may be able to learn human language?
Chimpanzee
What is something that parrots can do, but do not truly understand?
Repeat phrases they have been taught
What will be discussed in a later class?
How chimpanzees use language
Explore the basics of language, its definition, and how it differs from animal communication. Write a definition of language and understand its significance as a human system of communication.
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