Artificial language experiments on dolphins have indicated that they:
A) can be taught rudimentary grammar.
B) can be taught sophisticated grammar.
C) are incapable of demonstrating stimulus enhancement.
D) can be taught only a primitive form of stimulus enhancement.
Question 2Research on two language-trained dolphins, Akeakamai and Phoenix, has yielded evidence that they have acquired _____.
A) rudimentary grammatical rules
B) reference
C) Both a and b are correct.
D) Neither a nor b is correct.
Question 3Dolphins are suitable subjects for artificial language training primarily because they:
A) are one of the few species that can communicate.
B) do not show fear.
C) have a self-concept.
D) live in close social groups and are highly intelligent.
Question 4Species that have been subjected to language training experiments share some important features. These species:
A) have relatively large, complex brains.
B) are usually extremely social.
C) Both a and b are correct.
D) have relatively small, specialized brains and are relatively social.
Question 5Apart from chimpanzees, researchers have attempted to teach language to _____.
A) dolphins
B) parrots
C) sea lions
D) All of these are correct.
Question 6Results 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 _____.
A) grammar; syntax
B) reference; grammar
C) syntax; reference
D) grammar; reference
Question 7The artificial language experiments failed to provide clear evidence that most chimps can acquire the _____ aspect of language.
A) referential
B) symbolic
C) grammatical
D) operative
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