Rather Than Focusing on Whether Nonhuman Animals Can Develop Human

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Rather than focusing on whether nonhuman animals can develop human capabilities such as language, many comparative psychologists study the specific cognitive capabilities that different species have evolved to best adapt to their ecological niche.

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Definitions:

Ego Psychologists

Ego psychologists study the role of the ego in development and the ways it adapts to reality, managing the conflicts between the id, ego, and superego as outlined in Freudian psychological theory.

Conscious Thought

The process by which individuals are aware of and can think about their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Social Interest

A concept in psychology that refers to an individual's inclination towards empathy, cooperation, and a sense of belonging within a community.