Apes demonstrate human-like understanding of what others believe
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
New ape study demonstrates nonhuman primates can recognize others' beliefs, desires, and intentions, a phenomenon called Theory of Mind (ToM), previously thought to be exclusive to humans. Apes correctly anticipated that humans would search for an object in the wrong location based on their knowledge.
Coverage from 4 institutions
- Apes demonstrate human-like understanding of what others believe American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Oct 6, 2016 · first to report
- Apes understand that some things are all in your head
- Great apes can 'read minds' Kyoto University · Oct 7, 2016