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Research suggests chimpanzees may understand some of the epitemological aspects of visual perception, such as how the perceptual act of seeing can have internal several interpretations. These 15 studies were conducted with chimpanzees and young children on their understanding of visual perception.

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Abstract v

I Reconstructing the Evolution of Psychological Development 1

II Understanding Visual Perception 17

III Understanding who can see you: Preliminary Investigations 25

IV Understanding who can see you: Further Investigations 67

V Assessing Validity with Young Children 106

VI Conclusions 120

Appendix 141

References 143

Acknowledgements 152

Commentary

On Not Understanding Minds 153
R. Peter Hobson

Chimpanzee Social Cognition 161
Michael Tomasello

Reply

Growing up Ape 174
Daniel J. Povinelli

Contributors 190

Statement of Editorial Policy 191

What Young Chimpanzees Know about Seeing

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 1 June 2000
      ISBN-13 9780631224525
      978-0631224525
      ISBN-10 0631224521
      Also in:
      Cognitivism, cognitive theory Psychology Zoology: primates (primatology)

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Research suggests chimpanzees may understand some of the epitemological aspects of visual perception, such as how the perceptual act of seeing can have internal several interpretations. These 15 studies were conducted with chimpanzees and young children on their understanding of visual perception.

      Table of Contents

      Abstract v

      I Reconstructing the Evolution of Psychological Development 1

      II Understanding Visual Perception 17

      III Understanding who can see you: Preliminary Investigations 25

      IV Understanding who can see you: Further Investigations 67

      V Assessing Validity with Young Children 106

      VI Conclusions 120

      Appendix 141

      References 143

      Acknowledgements 152

      Commentary

      On Not Understanding Minds 153
      R. Peter Hobson

      Chimpanzee Social Cognition 161
      Michael Tomasello

      Reply

      Growing up Ape 174
      Daniel J. Povinelli

      Contributors 190

      Statement of Editorial Policy 191

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