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A sex difference in effect of prior experience on object-mediated problem-solving in gibbons.
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- Author(s): Cunningham C;Cunningham C; Anderson J; Mootnick A
- Source:
Animal cognition [Anim Cogn] 2011 Jul; Vol. 14 (4), pp. 599-605. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jan 21.
- Publication Type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Language:
English
- Additional Information
- Source:
Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 9814573 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1435-9456 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14359448 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Anim Cogn Subsets: MEDLINE
- Publication Information:
Original Publication: Berlin : Springer, c1998-
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- Abstract:
Understanding the functionally relevant properties of objects is likely facilitated by learning with a critical role for past experience. However, current evidence is conflicting regarding the effect of prior object exposure on acquisition of object manipulation skills. This may be due to the influence of life history variables on the capacity to benefit from such experience. This study assessed effect of task-relevant object exposure on object-mediated problem-solving in 22 gibbons using a raking-in task. Despite not using tools habitually, 14 gibbons spontaneously used a rake to obtain a reward. Having prior experience with the rake in an unrewarded context did not improve learning efficiency in males. However, females benefitted significantly from the opportunity to interact with the rake before testing, with reduced latencies to solution compared to those with no previous exposure. These results reflect potential sex differences in approach to novelty that moderate the possible benefits of prior experience. Due to their relatively high energetic requirements, reproductively active females may be highly motivated to explore potential resources; however, increased investment in developing offspring could make them more guarded in their investigations. Previous exposure that allows females to learn of an object's neutrality can offset this cautious exploration.
- Publication Date:
Date Created: 20110122 Date Completed: 20111019 Latest Revision: 20140325
- Publication Date:
20221213
- Accession Number:
10.1007/s10071-011-0380-y
- Accession Number:
21253798
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