Research Shows Chimps Can Revise Their Choices Based on Evidence Like Humans Do

My Modern Met·Dec 1

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Research suggests that chimpanzees are capable of revising their choices based on evidence, similar to human behavior. This ability is being characterized as a form of rational thinking, with chimps weighing evidence to make informed decisions. The findings imply that chimpanzees may possess a level of cognitive reasoning previously not well understood.

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