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1Infant vervet monkeys do not automatically react appropriately to alarm calls. This suggests that responses to alarm calls are:
- Areflexive.
- Bclassically conditioned.
- Cnot evidence of communication.
- Dlearned.
2The sign language experiments on chimps yielded strong evidence that they passed the test of _____.
- Asemantics
- Breference
- Cgrammar
- DAll of these are correct.
3The fact that I can talk about events that happened yesterday is an example of the _____ aspect of language.
- Areferential
- Bsemantic
- Csyntactical
- Dgrammatical
4The earliest experiment on teaching language to chimps failed mainly because:
- Achimps were unable to type.
- BViki was too uncoordinated to learn ASL.
- Cchimps lack the appropriate vocal apparatus to speak.
- Dthe symbol keyboard was too complex.
5The fact that vervet monkeys use different alarm calls to signal the approach of different predators means that they have the language ability known as _____.
- Asyntax
- Breference
- Cproductivity
- Dsemantics
6The fact that “Bob likes Sarah” means something different from “Sarah likes Bob” illustrates the importance of _____ in language.
- Aproductivity
- Bsyntax
- Csymbols
- Dsemantics
7The most effective way to teach an ape sign language is to:
- Ademonstrate a sign while performing the action.
- Bshape the correct action using food as a reinforcer.
- Cshape the correct action using attention as a reinforcer.
- Dpunish the occurrence of incorrect actions.
8The semantic aspect of language allows us to:
- Acontrol important aspects of our world.
- Buse arbitrary symbols to refer to objects and events.
- Cgenerate an unlimited number of expressions.
- Drefer to objects and events that are not present.
9Research on two language-trained dolphins, Akeakamai and Phoenix, has yielded evidence that they have acquired _____.
- Arudimentary grammatical rules
- Breference
- CBoth a and b are correct.
- DNeither a nor b is correct.
10Results of the artificial language experiments conducted on chimps strongly suggest that many of the chimps had mastered _____, but there is less evidence that they had mastered _____.
- Agrammar; syntax
- Breference; grammar
- Csyntax; reference
- Dgrammar; reference
11The fact that Dexter and Barb can discuss the date they went out on last weekend is a good example of the feature of language known as _____.
- Aproductivity
- Bsymbolism
- Cgrammar
- Dsemantics
12When Peter’s son refused to eat his potatoes, Peter made up a story about a boy who once disliked potatoes and lost all his energy as a result (following which Peter’s son began eating his potatoes). The fact that Peter could generate a new story is an example of the _____ aspect of language.
- Areferential
- Bsyntactical
- Cgrammatical
- Dsemantic
13The term syntax refers to the:
- Aability to generate an infinite number of expressions.
- Buse of arbitrary symbols to refer to objects and events.
- Cability to refer to objects and events that are not present.
- Dsystem of grammatical rules by which symbols are arranged.
14Imagine that among a certain species of bird, a warble signals danger, while a chirp signals food. This is an example of _____.
- Areference
- Bsemantics
- Cstimulus enhancement
- Dsyntax
15According to Fitch, what are the three key features of language?
- ASymbols, syntax, and semantics
- BSymbols, systems, and signaling
- CGrammar, spelling, and pronunciation
- DGrammar, syntax, and semantics
16The fact that a dog can also be called a canine or a pooch is an example of _____.
- Agrammar
- Breference
- Csyntax
- Dsemantics
17If a species on another planet had a system of communication that involved symbols (in the form of different squeaks) and rules (the order of the squeaks was important), would this information be enough to indicate that the species is using "language"?
- AYes, because there is evidence of both syntax and semantics.
- BYes, because there is evidence of the critical feature of reference.
- CNo, because there is no evidence of syntax.
- DNo, because there is no evidence of semantics.
18All of the chimps that were taught sign language seemed to pass the test of:
- Areference.
- Bsemantics.
- Cgrammar.
- DAll of these are correct.
19The fact that “The dog bit John” means something different from “John bit the dog” is an example of the importance of _____ in language.
- Areference
- Bsymbols
- Csyntax
- Dsemantics
20Reference is the ability to:
- Astring together a meaningful set of words.
- Bgenerate an infinite number of expressions.
- Cuse arbitrary symbols to refer to objects and events.
- Drefer to objects and events that are not present.
21Dolphins are suitable subjects for artificial language training primarily because they:
- Aare one of the few species that can communicate.
- Bdo not show fear.
- Chave a self-concept.
- Dlive in close social groups and are highly intelligent.
22The chimps that learned sign language were raised in _____; hence, these studies are _____.
- Athe homes of their caretakers; cross-fostering studies
- Bthe laboratory; artificial language experiments
- Cthe zoo; artificial environment experiments
- Da large outdoor setting; naturalistic observation studies
23When you describe your emotions or other covert responses to another person, you are making use of the _____ aspect of language.
- Asemantic
- Breferential
- Csyntactical
- Dgrammatical
24Which characteristic of language has been most clearly displayed by chimps?
- ASyntax
- BReference
- CGrammar
- DSemantics
25The fact that I can refer to a certain object on the street as either a car or an automobile is an example of _____.
- Areference
- Bsemantics
- Cgrammar
- Dsyntax
26The major reason why chimps cannot speak is that they:
- Alack the presence of the appropriate language area in the brain.
- Bare unable to learn through observation.
- Care unable to understand speech.
- Dlack the appropriate vocal apparatus to do so.
27The fact that I can talk about an event happening at the other end of the world is an example of the _____ aspect of language.
- Asyntactical
- Bgrammatical
- Csemantic
- Dsymbolic
28The artificial language experiments yielded clear evidence that most chimps can acquire the _____ aspect of language.
- Areferential
- Bproductive
- Cgrammatical
- Dsyntactical
29Which of the following aspects of language allows us to discuss objects and events that are not present?
- AGrammar
- BStyle
- CSemantics
- DSyntax
30The artificial language experiments failed to provide clear evidence that most chimps can acquire the _____ aspect of language.
- Areferential
- Bsymbolic
- Cgrammatical
- Doperative
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