Evaluation of Seven Hypotheses for Metamemory Performance in Rhesus Monkeys.
Knowing the extent to which nonhumans and humans share mechanisms for metacognition will advance our understanding of cognitive evolution and will improve selection of model systems for biomedical research. Some nonhuman species avoid difficult cognitive tests, seek information when ignorant, or oth...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Experimental Psychology. General Vol. 144; no. 1; pp. 85 - 103 |
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American Psychological Association
Feb2015
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