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Influence of a skilled model on the behavior of conspecific observers in tufted capuchin monkeys ( Cebus apella )
Author(s) -
AdamsCurtis Leah,
Fragaszy Dorothy M.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
american journal of primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1098-2345
pISSN - 0275-2565
DOI - 10.1002/ajp.1350370107
Subject(s) - imitation , juvenile , psychology , communication , cognitive psychology , zoology , biology , social psychology , ecology
We analyze how the presence of a skilled juvenile capuchin monkey interacting with a mechanical puzzle requiring sequential actions affected the behavior of group‐mates towards the puzzle. Using this study as an example, we suggest a methodological approach to the evaluation of social enhancement of activity and imitation. We suggest that this design could be useful in determining if social and demographic factors influence the occurrence of these phenomena. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.