In laboratory studies, it was found that chimpanzees, but not all other primates, will give an alarm call only when another chimp cannot see the predator, suggesting that chimps can understand the _____ of another chimp.
A) dangerous situation
B) emotional state
C) thought processes
D) visual perspective

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The fact that chimpanzees only give an alarm call when another chimp cannot see the predator suggests that they can understand the visual perspective of another chimp. This is supported by studies that show chimps are capable of perspective-taking, i.e., the ability to understand what someone else can or cannot see. The other choices - dangerous situation, emotional state, and thought processes - are not directly supported by the given information.

In Laboratory Studies, It Was Found That Chimpanzees, but Not