Which of the following interpretations is consistent with results of many studies to teach human language to animals?
A) Animals cannot learn to associate particular words, signs, and symbols with specific meanings.
B) Animals can learn human language, but prefer not to.
C) Animals can learn to communicate with symbols and signs, but there is not clear evidence that they can combine these symbols into complex phrases.
D) Animals raised with humans from birth can learn language just as easily as a human child.

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Many studies have shown that while animals can learn to communicate using symbols and signs, they generally do not demonstrate the ability to combine these symbols into complex phrases or sentences, a key component of human language. This suggests a limitation in their linguistic capabilities compared to humans.

Which of the Following Interpretations Is Consistent with Results of Many