#18841
Mentioned in 1 episodes
The mentality of apes
Book • 1925
In this book, Wolfgang Köhler presents his groundbreaking research showing that chimpanzees are capable of solving problems through insight rather than just trial and error.
Conducted at the Anthropoid Station in Tenerife, Köhler's experiments involved presenting chimpanzees with tasks that required creative problem-solving, such as using sticks or boxes to reach desired objects.
The work challenged conventional wisdom about animal behavior and highlighted the cognitive similarities between humans and apes.
The book had a profound impact on fields such as psychology, primatology, and creativity research, influencing later studies by researchers like Jane Goodall and Jean Piaget.
Conducted at the Anthropoid Station in Tenerife, Köhler's experiments involved presenting chimpanzees with tasks that required creative problem-solving, such as using sticks or boxes to reach desired objects.
The work challenged conventional wisdom about animal behavior and highlighted the cognitive similarities between humans and apes.
The book had a profound impact on fields such as psychology, primatology, and creativity research, influencing later studies by researchers like Jane Goodall and Jean Piaget.
