Question

What distinguishes animal communication from human language in terms of symbol usage?

• A. Animal communication is arbitrary
• B. Animal communication is symbolic
• C. Animal communication has fixed meanings for signs
• D. Animal communication is transmitted culturally

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Animal communication has fixed meanings for signs

Unlike human language, where symbols can have multiple meanings depending on context, animal communication consists of fixed signals with only one meaning. For example, an animal's call for danger will always mean the same thing, while human language allows for flexible, context-dependent meanings.