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please give a reasonable answer perforably a paragraph. if u inswer reasonably in a paragraph then u will be choosen as best answer (if ur first)

2007-07-01 15:30:42 · 5 answers · asked by Semona_Pwns_You 1 in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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The reason why humans are so interested in teaching monkeys, or any other animal, to speak a language is because we are interested in knowing whether or not these animals are capable not only of speech, but of cognition. Animals communicate in other ways, but it is very debatable whether or not this communication is the result of reflexes or thought. Knowing that other animals can speak, and think, will open many doors to further research in determining how/what/and why we can think.

2007-07-01 15:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by presari123 1 · 1 1

Researchers want to know whether primates can make the connection between the word and the object/idea. Studying primates enables researchers to better understand language acquisition and apply that knowledge to humans in order to help those with communication difficulties. It isn't teaching them to "speak" English--that is impossible; it is more of a process of the chimpanzees identifying words that go with pictures or behaviours. They're also being taught sign language.

2007-07-01 19:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by teeleecee 6 · 0 0

The impotence of writing an article about humans teaching monkeys to speak English would be the subject matter itself. Not being a particulary powerful topic it would lack a certain elan or spirit. Teaching monkeys how to speak English is a rather dry subject and would need a great deal of creativity and humour in order to make it more interesting or 'potent'. In future I would endeavor to pick a more interesting subject.

2007-07-01 15:34:53 · answer #3 · answered by megalomaniac 7 · 0 1

interior the previous, researchers have been attempting to discover a hyperlink between monkeys and people. so that they did exams over some years to purpose to be certain if monkeys can comprehend and are clever sufficient to respond, and to appreciate in the event that they respond like a human might.

2017-01-23 08:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by nashimuddin 3 · 0 0

Homer simpson already did this. Doh!

2007-07-01 15:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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