Identify three specific nonhuman primates discussed in your textbook that researchers attempted to teach to use language. In each example, briefly describe the research and the results
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Viki—a chimpanzee that was raised as a member of a human family (i.e., cross-fostered). After many years of trying, Viki could only whisper about four words.
? Washoe—a chimpanzee taught to use American Sign Language. Washoe learned approximately 200 signs and was able to generalize some of them to new situations.
? Kanzi—a bonobo taught to use keys on a computerized board to communicate. His trainers argue that Kanzi was able to understand symbols and at least some syntax.
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