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has gloss | eng: Viki (chimpanzee) was the subject of one of the first experiments in ape language. Viki was raised by Keith and Catherine Hayes in the same manner as a human infant, to see if she could learn human words. She was given speech therapy, which involved the Hayeses (her adoptees) manipulating her lower jaw. Eventually, she was able to voice four words: *mama *papa *up *cup |
lexicalization | eng: Vicki |
instance of | c/Apes from language studies |
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