The development of language skills in bonobo and chimpanzee—I. Comprehension

The development of language skills in bonobo and chimpanzee—I. Comprehension

This case study examined the development of language skills in a bonobo and a chimpanzee raised by human caregivers since infancy, focusing on the primates' ability to comprehend simple speech, understand referential symbol use, and engage in intentionally communicative routines. It is argued t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Language & communication 1995-04, Vol.15 (2), p.121-148
Hauptverfasser: Brakke, Karen E., Savage-Rumbaugh, E.Sue
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal Behavior
Case Studies
Language Acquisition
Language Research
Listening Comprehension
Monkeys & apes
Primates
Primatology
Speech Communication
Vocabulary Development
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Zusammenfassung:This case study examined the development of language skills in a bonobo and a chimpanzee raised by human caregivers since infancy, focusing on the primates' ability to comprehend simple speech, understand referential symbol use, and engage in intentionally communicative routines. It is argued that comparative results from these primates can provide clues about the development of human language. (62 references) (MDM)
ISSN:0271-5309
1873-3395
DOI:10.1016/0271-5309(95)00001-7