Problem Solving in Animals: Proposal for an Ontogenetic Perspective
Problem solving, the act of overcoming an obstacle to obtain an incentive, has been studied in a wide variety of taxa, and is often based on simple strategies such as trial-and-error learning, instead of higher-order cognitive processes, such as insight. There are large variations in problem solving...
Main Authors: | Misha K. Rowell, Neville Pillay, Tasmin L. Rymer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/866 |
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