“Birdbrains” should not be ignored in studying the evolution of g

Abstract The authors evaluate evidence for general intelligence ( g ) in nonhumans but lean heavily toward mammalian data. They mention, but do not discuss in detail, evidence for g in nonmammalian species, for which substantive material exists. I refer to a number of avian studies, particularly in...

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Published in:Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Main Author: Pepperberg, Irene M.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2017
Subjects:
Behavioral Neuroscience
Physiology
Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Avian Studies
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x16001758
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0140525X16001758
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Summary:Abstract The authors evaluate evidence for general intelligence ( g ) in nonhumans but lean heavily toward mammalian data. They mention, but do not discuss in detail, evidence for g in nonmammalian species, for which substantive material exists. I refer to a number of avian studies, particularly in corvids and parrots, which would add breadth to the material presented in the target article.

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