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Hidden Brain: Laurie Talks Monkeys and Bad Money Decisions.

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Exploring Cognitive Expectations in Infants and Monkeys

This chapter delves into a study examining the cognitive abilities of human infants and monkeys in relation to object permanence. Through an engaging experiment, it highlights how both groups exhibit surprise when expectations about object retrieval are not met, revealing insights into their understanding of intentions.

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