Linguistic Tools Used To Analyze Human Language Applied To Conversation Between Scientist And Bonobo
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 17:21
in Psychology & Sociology
What happens when linguistic tools used to analyze human language are applied to a conversation between a language-competent bonobo and a human? New findings indicate that bonobos may exhibit larger linguistic competency in ordinary conversation than in controlled experimental settings.
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