Evidence in support of apes' language abilities is strongest in terms of the __________ criterion of language.

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The symbolic criterion of language refers to the ability to use symbols, such as words or gestures, to represent abstract concepts. There is strong evidence that apes, such as chimpanzees and bonobos, have the ability to learn and use symbols to communicate with humans or other apes. However, their abilities in other criteria of language, such as generative or structured, are still debated among researchers.

Evidence in Support of Apes' Language Abilities Is Strongest in Terms