Chimpanzees Raised in the Wild Watched a Human Model Using

question 183

Multiple Choice

Chimpanzees raised in the wild watched a human model using a tool either efficiently or inefficiently and then themselves interacted with the tool.Which statement is TRUE?

• A)Only the chimpanzees observing efficient behaviour used the tool,but use was not efficient.
• B)Only the chimpanzees observing efficient behaviour used the tool,and use was efficient.
• C)Both groups used the tool in the manner that they observed.
• D)Both groups used the tool but did not differ in their efficiency.

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