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Animal Cognition

Animal Cognition. http://www.aboutintelligence.co.uk/images/15974.jpg. Genetic Relatedness. “Let us hope that Mr. Darwin is wrong [about humans being related to apes]. But if he is right, let us hope it does not become generally know.” - Victorian Lady.

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Animal Cognition

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  1. Animal Cognition http://www.aboutintelligence.co.uk/images/15974.jpg

  2. Genetic Relatedness “Let us hope that Mr. Darwin is wrong [about humans being related to apes]. But if he is right, let us hope it does not become generally know.” - Victorian Lady

  3. Arguments for humans being different from chimpanzees • Only humans use tools. • Only humans possess language. • Only humans form complex mental concepts of a certain level.

  4. Tool Use http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/050815/050815_chimp_hmed_7p.hmedium.jpg

  5. Language • Production of speech • Non-speech systems http://www.greatapetrust.org/images/research/research_01_06/lana3_lg.jpg

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  7. Versatility http://www.bugwise.net.au/files/images/250/hangingfly.jpg http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/competitions/images2/wildlife_photos/300x225/gallery2/blue_tit_bottle_sargent.jpg

  8. Intelligence • Self-recognition • “theory of mind” • Mental rotation • Abstract concepts

  9. Insight or Instinct? • Plastic tube and sweet • Stacking boxes • Washing sweet potatoes http://www.healthyinfluence.com/images/Kohler%20Modeling%20Insight%20Apes.JPG

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