In One Study, Orangutans Imitated the Behavior of Both Humans

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In one study, orangutans imitated the behavior of both humans and other orangutans, but they were more likely toimitate high-status or dominant models than low-statusmodels. The orangutans were also more likely to imitatemodels with whom they had close relationships, such asbiological parents, siblings, or their human caregivers. Human strangers were virtually never imitated. This study illustratesthat positive punishment factors seem to play a role in observational learning in primates, just as with humans.

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Definitions:

Maternal Chromosome

One of the two chromosomes in each pair originating from the mother, found in the offspring.

Paternal Chromosome

One of a pair of chromosomes in a diploid organism that is inherited from the father, contributing to the genetic material of the offspring.

Crossing Over

A genetic process during meiosis where two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their genetic material.

Prophase I

The first stage of meiosis I where homologous chromosomes pair and exchange genetic material via crossing over.