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An amicus for the defense: Relational reasoning magnifies the behavioral differences between humans and nonhumans
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 31 (2):142-142 (2008)
Abstract
Relational representation abilities are a crucial cognitive difference between human and nonhuman animals. We argue that relational reasoning and representation supports the development of culture that increases in complexity. Thus, these abilities are a force that magnifies the apparent difference in cognitive abilities between humans and nonhumansMy notes
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