A friend of yours argues that humans are not the only species that has the ability to use language. You respond that although other species have some ability to communicate, humans' ability to use language is different
Explain and give examples of the uniqueness of human language to your friend.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should articulate and give examples of the concepts of semanticity (language represents thoughts, objects,
and events through abstract symbols), productivity (creativity), and displacement (referring to things that are
distant in space and time).
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A) a sterile environment for the baby. B) an increase in the ease of childbirth. C) the ability for multiple orgasms for the female. D) optimal conditions inside the uterus for conception and pregnancy.