2.2.2 Differences Between Human and Animal Communication

• Humans can create novel sentences and express new ideas
• What is the primary focus of animal communication?

  Immediate, concrete needs
• What is a key difference between human and animal creativity in communication?

  Humans create novel ideas
• The advanced capabilities of human communication enable collaboration and societal development.


  True
• Animal communication is limited to immediate, concrete needs
• Human communication can be written, spoken, or gestural
• Animal communication signals are largely pre-programmed and not creatively generated
• What is the primary limitation of animal communication in terms of complexity?

  Limited to immediate needs
• Arrange the following characteristics of animal communication in a logical order of simplicity:

  1️⃣ Simple, non-symbolic signals

  2️⃣ Immediate, concrete needs

  3️⃣ Instinctual and repetitive

  4️⃣ Vocal or physical transmission
• What advanced capability of human communication allows for the development of complex societies?

  Sharing ideas
• What type of language do humans use in communication?

  Complex, symbolic language
• Animals use basic sounds, gestures, and body language to convey information, which are referred to as simple signals
• Animal communication is primarily vocal or physical, lacking written forms
• Human creativity in communication allows for the creation of novel ideas
• A person giving a speech uses complex symbolic language, while a dog barks to communicate basic needs
• Match the evolutionary pressure with the type of communication:

  Social coordination and collaboration ↔️ Human communication

  Survival needs like finding food ↔️ Animal communication
• Human communication uses language to convey complex ideas, abstract concepts, and nuanced meanings
• Human communication can be written, spoken, or gestural, while animal communication is primarily vocal or physical.


  True
• While human communication allows for abstract thought, animal communication is primarily vocal or physical and focuses on basic needs and survival
• Human communication can be written, spoken, or gestural, whereas animal communication is primarily vocal or physical
• What are the primary modes of transmission for animal communication?

  Vocal or physical signals
• What is a key difference between human and animal communication in terms of creativity?

  Humans create novel sentences
• Arrange the following characteristics of human communication in a logical order of complexity:

  1️⃣ Symbolic language with grammar

  2️⃣ Abstract thought and reasoning

  3️⃣ Creation of novel sentences

  4️⃣ Written, spoken, or gestural transmission
• Which type of communication uses non-symbolic signals?

  Animal communication
• What is the primary focus of animal communication?

  Immediate, concrete needs
• Humans can create novel sentences and express new ideas, unlike animals.


  True
• What is the primary mode of signal transmission in animal communication?

  Vocal or physical
• Human communication allows for abstract thought and complex reasoning
• Animal communication is primarily concerned with abstract ideas and complex reasoning.

  False
• Human communication allows for abstract reasoning, while animal communication is focused on immediate needs
• Match the method of transmission with the type of communication:

  Written ↔️ Human communication

  Vocal ↔️ Animal communication
• A bird singing a repetitive mating call demonstrates creativity in communication.

  False
• Advanced brain regions enable humans to engage in abstract thought and creativity
• Human communication allows for abstract thought and complex reasoning
• The advanced nature of human communication enables humans to collaborate and build complex societies.

  True
• Human communication allows for abstract thought and complex reasoning
• Human communication uses complex, symbolic language with grammar and syntax.

  True
• Human communication allows for abstract thought and complex reasoning.


  True
• What type of signals do animals use to communicate?

  Basic sounds, gestures, body language
• Human communication distinguishes itself from animal communication by conveying nuanced meanings.


  True