Researchers have found that chimpanzees are not able to understand pointing cues but dogs are able to do so. This suggests that compared to chimpanzees, dogs
A) are more intelligent.
B) are better at picking up social cues.
C) have superior language skills.
D) are more motivated by food.

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The fact that dogs are able to understand pointing cues and chimpanzees are not suggests that dogs are better at picking up social cues, which is likely a result of their long history of domestication and selective breeding for social behaviors. This does not necessarily mean that dogs are more intelligent or have superior language skills, and there is no evidence to suggest that they are more motivated by food than chimpanzees.

Researchers Have Found That Chimpanzees Are Not Able to Understand