Recent research by marine biologists suggests that bottlenose dolphins have names for themselves.Scientists played sounds they had identified as the names of particular dolphins,putting them through a synthesizer so that they did not sound like the voices of particular dolphins.The researchers found that dolphins would respond to the names of other dolphins that they were related to or associated with,but they ignored the names of strangers.This discovery suggests a much greater degree of self-awareness in aquatic mammals than was previously suspected.If this research holds up,what does it suggest about dolphins?
A) They go through stages of socialization.
B) Significant others are as important to dolphins as they are to us.
C) The ocean may be like a frontstage area, in Goffman's terminology.
D) They have a sense of self similar to that of humans.

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The discovery that dolphins have names for themselves and respond to the names of others that they are associated with suggests a much greater degree of self-awareness in aquatic mammals than previously believed. This implies that dolphins have a sense of self, which is similar to humans. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is not supported by the given information. Option B is partially correct but not the best answer. Option C is not related to the given information.

Recent Research by Marine Biologists Suggests That Bottlenose Dolphins Have