Early studies taught chimpanzees to use symbols to communicate with a computer and each other. Which of the following does NOT characterize their use of symbols?
A) They consistently used the same symbol patterns.
B) They frequently made requests.
C) They learned to type messages to other chimps.
D) They frequently used new and original combinations.

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The statement "They frequently used new and original combinations" does not characterize their use of symbols. In fact, early studies found that the chimpanzees tended to rely on a limited set of symbols and did not often produce new or original combinations.

Early Studies Taught Chimpanzees to Use Symbols to Communicate with a Computer