According to your textbook, which of the following is true about animals teaching other members of their species?
A) Researchers have observed members of several different species transmitting new behaviors to others through imitation.
B) Humans are the only species known to transmit information through demonstration and imitation.
C) Several animals can imitate behaviors demonstrated by humans, but they cannot learn new behaviors from members of their own species.
D) Only primates are capable of imitation; hence the phrase "monkey see, monkey do."

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The textbook states that researchers have observed members of several different species transmitting new behaviors to others through imitation, indicating that animals can indeed teach other members of their own species. Option B is incorrect as the textbook clearly states that other animals can also transmit information through demonstration and imitation. Option C is false as animals can learn new behaviors from members of their own species as well. Option D is incorrect as not only primates, but several other animal species are capable of imitation.

According to Your Textbook, Which of the Following Is True