On a field trip to a primate language lab,you get to see Kinko,a chimp who has learned 250 signs.The researcher says that Kinko really does understand language in the same way that humans do.What do you say about that?
A) You disagree-primates like Kinko have learned to imitate or respond to cues from their human teachers.
B) You disagree-no primates have ever been taught to use that many signs.
C) You agree-it is a well-established scientific fact.
D) You agree-but would add that no one really knows how humans understand language.

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DA) Primates like Kinko can learn signs but their understanding and use of language do not match the complexity and intentionality of human language. They often learn through imitation or responding to cues rather than understanding abstract concepts.D) While it's clear that primates can learn a significant number of signs and demonstrate some understanding of language, the depth of their understanding compared to humans is still a subject of debate and research. This choice acknowledges the complexity of understanding how language comprehension works in both humans and non-human primates.

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