Some observations on the intelligence of the chimpanzee.

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Reports observations of intelligence in 2 performing chimpanzees. In both cases, there was a private examination by the investigator, and the keepers were questioned regarding the animals' performances, habits and training. The actions of the two apes have been enumerated, which indicate that their apparently superior intelligence can be accounted for by: (1) superior motor-equipment (2) training (3) their semi-erect and biped position (4) intelligent imitation in the mental make-up of the animals, and (5) low form of reasoning, or of crude ideas. There were also indications of more human-like emotions, like sympathy. Concludes that apes are superior in intelligence to all sub-humans and so are nearer to man than any of the other lower animals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

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