Current Directions in Psychological Science
Current Directions in Psychological Science
5 years ago

Chimpanzee Cognitive Control.

Beran MJ
Cognitive control processes are a feature of human cognition. Recent comparative tests have shown that some nonhuman animals also might share aspects of cognitive control with humans. Two of the executive processes that constitute cognitive control are metacognition and self-control, and recent experiments with chimpanzees are described that demonstrate metacognitive monitoring and control when these animals engage in an information-seeking task. Chimpanzees also show strategic responding in a self-control task by exhibiting self-distraction as an aid to delay of gratification. These demonstrations indicate continuity with similar human cognitive capacities, and the performances of chimpanzees in these kinds of tests have implications for considering the nature of the intelligence of these animals.

Publisher URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26478660

DOI: PubMed:26478660

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