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100 1 _aYerkes, Robert Mearns,
_d1876-1956
245 1 4 _aThe Mental Life of Monkeys and Apes: A Study of Ideational Behavior
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Michael Oltz and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimal intelligence
653 _aPrimates -- Psychology
653 _aMammals -- Psychology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10843
999 _c52292
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