Which of the following statements regarding the advent of language is FALSE?
A) Language probably evolved because of its practical consequences.
B) The fossil record does not document the evolution of language.
C) Language has contributed to cultural evolution.
D) Language appears to have originated with Australopithecus.
E) Language reinforced the strong social tendencies of early humans.

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The statement that language appears to have originated with Australopithecus is false. Current understanding suggests that language capabilities evolved much later, with species more closely related to modern humans, such as Homo sapiens or possibly Neanderthals, rather than with the earlier Australopithecus.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Advent of Language