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Premack, David; Woodruff, Guy – Science, 1978
Investigates a chimpanzee's capacity to recognize representations of problems and solutions, as well as its ability to perceive the relationship between each type of problem and its appropriate solutions using televised programs and photographic solutions. (HM)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Comprehension
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Plomin, Robert – Science, 1990
Discussed are some of the strategies required to try to detect and explain DNA markers that account for small amounts of behavioral variation. Situations in both animal and human behavior are described. The link between molecular biology and behavior is highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Biochemistry
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King, Frederick A.; And Others – Science, 1988
Provides an overview of basic and applied studies for which primates are appropriate subjects. Summarizes the advantages, limitations, and constraints of using nonhuman primates in research. (RT)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Biology, Cancer