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Behavior of Nonhuman Primates

Modern Research Trends

  • 1st Edition, Volume 5 - January 1, 1974
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Allan M. Schrier, Fred Stollnitz
  • Language: English

Behavior of Nonhuman Primates: Modern Research Trends, Volume 5 is a collection of papers on research trends in the study of the various aspects of primate behavior. Chapters in… Read more

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Behavior of Nonhuman Primates: Modern Research Trends, Volume 5 is a collection of papers on research trends in the study of the various aspects of primate behavior. Chapters in the book discuss topics on the history of the study of cognitive processes in primates; ways in which visual stimuli in monkeys are perceived, stored in memory, and retrieved; and behavior of prosimians. The book will be of value to primatologists, psychologists, and zoologists.

Table of contents


Contents

List of Contributors

Contents of Previous Volumes

Chapter 1 Memory

I. Introduction

II. History of the Study of Cognitive Processes in Primates

III. Paradigms for the Study of Memory

IV. Theoretical Analysis

V. Summary

References

Chapter 2 Identification, Discrimination, and Retention of Visual Stimuli

I. Introduction

II. Basic Procedures

III. Response Variations

IV. Stimulus Variables

V. Stimulus-Response Variables

VI. Discussion

References

Chapter 3 A Group of Young Chimpanzees in a One-Acre Field

I. Introduction

II. Analysis

III. Conclusions

References

Chapter 4 Behavior of Prosimians

I. Taxonomy and Phylogeny

II. Ecology and General Behavior

III. The Senses and Communication

IV. Reproductive Behavior

V. Contactual Behavior

VI. Intelligent Behavior

Acknowledgments

References

Author Index

Subject Index

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 5
  • Published: April 15, 2015
  • Language: English

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