ToM in non-humans Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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Premack & Woodruff 1978
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- chimp, Sarah
-Shown videos, matched tool to each video - consistently chose correct tool
2
Q
Findings Of Premack&Woodruff 1978
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- consistent correct answer
- showed understanding of goal
- understand others mental states
3
Q
Strengths Of Premack&Woodruff 1978
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- innovative design
- consistent performance
4
Q
Weakness to Premack&Woodruff 1978
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- could be argued for associative learning
- one subject limits generalisability
5
Q
Call&Tomasello 2008
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- Measured 5 domains in chimps
6
Q
5 Domains Call&Tomasello 2008
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- Goals
- Perception
- Knowledge
- False belief
- Communication
7
Q
Findings Call&Tomasello 2008
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- basic ToM
- lack of false belief
- basic knowledge and perception
8
Q
Strengths Call&Tomasello 2008
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- balanced evaluation
- foundational qualities of ToM
9
Q
Weaknesses of Call&Tomasello 2008
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- lack of false belief
10
Q
Conclusion
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- animals exhibit basic theory of mind
- argued it is associative learning
- more studies needed
11
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Intoduction
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- ToM is cognitive ability to understand mental states of others
