Identifying the motivations of chimpanzees: Culture and collaboration

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 28 (5):704-705 (2005)
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Abstract

Tomasello et al. propose that shared intentionality is a uniquely human ability. In light of this, we discuss several cultural behaviors that seem to result from a motivation to share experiences with others, suggest evidence for coordination and collaboration among chimpanzees, and cite recent findings that counter the argument that the predominance of emulation in chimpanzees reflects a deficit in intention reading.

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