Animals posses sight and auditory abilities, but lack langauge, nevertheless, they are capable of thought. Granted, the development of language is often used as a gauge of mental aptitude in humans." langauge competence is intimately tied to, or maybe even definitive of, our concept of human mentality. However, while language is an assest which enables people to conceptualize their world, it is by no means a necessity. This is demonstrated by the ability of physically handicapped person( e.g. deaf) and mentally handicapped person (e.g. victims of celebral palsy to communicate using symbols. It is also demonstrated by the reliance on kinesis, body langauge, in young children. Numerous studies attest to the ability of apes and baboons to communicate using symbols and body language.
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