Ape genius [videorecording] What separates apes from humans written, produced and directed by John Rubin ; a production of NOVA and National Geographic Television in association with John Rubin Productions, Inc. ; WGBH Boston. - Boston : WGBH Boston Video, c2008. - 1 videodisc (ca. 54 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally broadcast on television as a NOVA/National Geographic special on Feb. 19, 2008. Special feature: teaching materials in PDF format.
Culture club -- Copycats -- Getting along -- Impulse control -- Mind reading -- Shared goals.
Discusses what is known about the intelligence of our nearest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas. Looks at historical research that shows they can use simple tools and even be trained to communicate in sign language. Also investigates newer research that looks at planned use of weapons, math ability, creative problem solving, reasoning, cooperation, imitation, social emotions, and other aspects of intelligence. Asks what forms the crucial differences in intellect between apes and humans.
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Hominids--Psychology.
Apes--Psychology.
Bonobo--Psychology.
Chimpanzees--Psychology.
Animal intelligence.
Hominidae--psychology.
Cognition.
Pan paniscus--psychology.
Pan troglodytes--psychology.
Psychology, Comparative.
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