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Title: The Mental Life of Monkeys and Apes: A Study of Ideational Behavior
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Oltz and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Mental Life of Monkeys and Apes: A Study of Ideational Behavior" by Robert M. Yerkes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the cognitive and behavioral processes of monkeys and apes, specifically investigating their ideational behavior—that is, the awareness and understanding they demonstrate in problem-solving scenarios. At the start of the publication, Yerkes outlines his aims of studying the adaptive behaviors of primates in a controlled environment in California. He discusses the facilities available to him, the animals he intends to study, and the methodology he plans to use, primarily revolving around a specially designed multiple-choice apparatus. These initial sections set the stage for a detailed exploration of primate intelligence, behavior, and emotional responses, suggesting that the text will not only present experimental results but also delve into the implications of these findings regarding animal cognition and the understanding of non-human intelligence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yerkes, Robert Mearns, 1876-1956
EBook No.: 10843
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Animal intelligence
Subject: Primates -- Psychology
Subject: Mammals -- Psychology
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mental Life of Monkeys and Apes: A Study of Ideational Behavior
Note: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Oltz and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Mental Life of Monkeys and Apes: A Study of Ideational Behavior" by Robert M. Yerkes is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the cognitive and behavioral processes of monkeys and apes, specifically investigating their ideational behavior—that is, the awareness and understanding they demonstrate in problem-solving scenarios. At the start of the publication, Yerkes outlines his aims of studying the adaptive behaviors of primates in a controlled environment in California. He discusses the facilities available to him, the animals he intends to study, and the methodology he plans to use, primarily revolving around a specially designed multiple-choice apparatus. These initial sections set the stage for a detailed exploration of primate intelligence, behavior, and emotional responses, suggesting that the text will not only present experimental results but also delve into the implications of these findings regarding animal cognition and the understanding of non-human intelligence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Yerkes, Robert Mearns, 1876-1956
EBook No.: 10843
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Animal intelligence
Subject: Primates -- Psychology
Subject: Mammals -- Psychology
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.