Which of the following statements is true of communication by nonhumans?
A)Spontaneous language development does not occur in nonhumans.
B)Nonhumans do not show enlargement in the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex.
C)Apes cannot be taught to communicate.
D)Although apes do not speak, they have been taught to use American Sign Language.

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While spontaneous language development does not occur in nonhumans, studies have found that apes can be taught to communicate using American Sign Language. Nonhumans, including some species of birds, dolphins, and primates, have been found to show enlargement in the left hemisphere of the cerebral cortex, which is associated with language processing.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Communication by Nonhumans