Influence of a skilled model on the behavior of conspecific observers in tufted capuchin monkeys (Cebus apella)
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- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in American Journal of Primatology
- Vol. 37 (1) , 65-71
Abstract
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.Keywords
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