Creativity, Play, and the Pace of Evolution
The possible role of play in creativity and innovation in animals is explored. After discussing issues involved in key terms and some prior studies on
The possible role of play in creativity and innovation in animals is explored. After discussing issues involved in key terms and some prior studies on
Van de Vliert proposes a comprehensive explanation for differences in freedoms in diverse human populations based on climate and monetary resources. This intriguing approach, though
As astutely noted by the authors of this provocative article, it is time for evolutionary psychology (EP) to be incorporated into clinical and educational interventions.
In this quick guide, Gordon Burghardt considers the criteria for ascribing a particular animal behavior as “play “, and in particular the evidence for play
Synthetic ethology is proposed as a means of conducting controlled experiments investigating the mechanisms and evolution of communication. After a discussion of the goals and
What is the nature of comparative psychology and how does or should it relate to evolutionary psychology? This is a time of reassessment of both
Some comments are appended to Patrick Bateson’s reflections on the future of behavioral biology that were triggered by remembering the contributions of G¸nter Tembrock to
Since the 1970s, texts on research methods in animal behavior advocate that researchers minimize potential observer bias in their studies. One way to minimize possible
An examination of the writings of 19th and early 20th century comparative psychologists indicates that they were well aware of many of the issues raised
This plausible group-selection model should aid the conceptual integration of the natural and social sciences, but testing in vertebrates is needed. The history of the
Rough-and-tumble play (RT) is a widespread phenomenon in mammals. Since it involves competition, whereby one animal attempts to gain advantage over another, RT runs the
In The Genesis of Animal Play, Gordon Burghardt examines the origins and evolution of play in humans and animals. He asks what play might mean
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