| An assessment of generalization of imitation in two enculturated orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus). | |
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PMID: 15250811 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Deferred imitation of object-related actions and generalization of imitation to similar but not identical tasks were assessed in two human-reared (enculturated) orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus). Each ape displayed low levels of deferred imitation but did not provide evidence of generalization of imitation. Results suggest that enculturated orangutans may not possess social-cognitive abilities similar to that which enculturated chimpanzees are assumed to possess. |
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Authors:
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Jennifer L Yunger; David F Bjorklund |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of comparative psychology (Washington, D.C. : 1983) Volume: 118 ISSN: 0735-7036 ISO Abbreviation: J Comp Psychol Publication Date: 2004 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-07-14 Completed Date: 2004-10-28 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309850 Medline TA: J Comp Psychol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 242-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 33431, USA. |
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Animals Behavior, Animal Cognition Culture* Generalization (Psychology)* Imitative Behavior* Pongo pygmaeus Social Behavior |
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