Question

What does the feature of "cultural transmission" in human language refer to?

• A. The ability to create new words
• B. The passing down of language through generations
• C. The use of arbitrary symbols in communication
• D. The use of fixed signals

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The passing down of language through generations

Cultural transmission refers to the way in which language is learned and passed down from one generation to the next. Unlike animals, which rely on biological transmission for their communication systems, human language is taught through cultural practices and is learned from others.