Recent research by marine biologists suggests that bottlenose dolphins have names for themselves.Scientists played sounds they had identified as the names of particular dolphins by putting them through a synthesizer so that they did not sound like the voices of particular dolphins.The researchers found that dolphins would respond to the names of other dolphins to which they were related or with which they were associated,but they ignored the names of strangers.This discovery suggests a much greater degree of self-awareness in aquatic mammals than was previously suspected.If this research is accurate,what does it suggest about dolphins?
A) They go through stages of socialization.
B) Significant others are as important to dolphins as they are to us.
C) The ocean may be like a frontstage area, in Goffman's terminology.
D) They have a sense of self similar to that of humans.

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The fact that dolphins have names for themselves and respond to these names suggest a sense of self-awareness that is similar to that of humans. This indicates a high level of cognitive ability and social complexity beyond what was previously thought. Options A, B, and C are not directly related to the findings of the research.

Recent Research by Marine Biologists Suggests That Bottlenose Dolphins Have