Studies in which researchers have attempted to teach language to non-human animals have generally found that
A)chimpanzees and gorillas are the only animal species that can fully learn language.
B)some animals are capable of learning elements of human language.
C)animals are incapable of learning even the most basic elements of human language.
D)dolphins are the only animal species that can fully learn language.

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Studies have shown that some animals, such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and certain birds, are capable of learning elements of human language, such as sign language or simple vocalizations. However, no non-human animal has been found to fully learn and use human language in the way that humans do. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A, C, and D are all incorrect, as they overgeneralize or make inaccurate claims about the abilities of non-human animals to learn language.

Studies in Which Researchers Have Attempted to Teach Language to Non-Human