The results of studies with bonobo chimpanzees, parrots, and bottle-nosed dolphins have provided some compelling demonstrations of animal communication learning. According to your textbook:
A)most psychologists now agree that nonhuman animals are not only capable of complex linguistic feats, but are clearly self-aware, and have a remarkable ability to think.
B)although the results of these studies are fascinating, many psychologists caution against trying to determine whether animals can "think" like humans, and instead they focus on the evolved cognitive abilities of specific species.
C)most psychologists working in the area of comparative cognition now agree that only humans can communicate using true language.
D)although the results of these studies are fascinating, most comparative psychologists believe that nonhuman animals are only capable of "communicating," and these "language" demonstrations lack proper syntax and grammar.

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While the results of studies with bonobo chimpanzees, parrots, and bottle-nosed dolphins have provided compelling demonstrations of animal communication learning, many psychologists caution against trying to determine whether animals can "think" like humans. Instead, the focus is on the evolved cognitive abilities of specific species. Therefore, choice B is the best answer. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate as they either make sweeping claims that most psychologists do not agree on, or that go against what the textbook explains.

The Results of Studies with Bonobo Chimpanzees, Parrots, and Bottle-Nosed