#688 Christopher Krupenye: Primatology, Theory of Mind, False Beliefs, and Sharing Behavior
RECORDED ON JULY 11th 2022.
Dr. Christopher Krupenye is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Krupenye is interested in the cognitive abilities of humans and other species, especially those involved in navigating the social world.
In this episode, we talk about aspects of primate sociality. We start with theory of mind, and discuss if it is a unitary capacity, and how to study it in nonhuman primates. We ask if other primates have theory of mind, and talk about studying self and self-awareness. We also get into understanding false beliefs, sharing behavior, prosociality, and a preference for helpers or hinderers.
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Intro
What is theory of mind?
Is theory of mind a unitary capacity?
Studying theory of mind in nonhuman primates
Studying animal psychology in the wild and in captivity: pros and cons
Do other primates have theory of mind?
Self, and self-awareness
Understanding false beliefs
Sharing behavior
Are other primates prosocial?
Do other primates prefer helpers?
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Faculty Page: https://bit.ly/3IsiiEQ
Website: https://bit.ly/36vdNux
ResearchGate profile: https://bit.ly/3JycSb2
Twitter handle: @ChrisKrupenye