Self-recognition develops over time. To test this in humans…
Self-recognition develops over time. To test this in humans, a red mark is placed on the forehead of an unsuspecting child and then the child is put in front of a mirror. This test is called the . A similar method was developed by Gallup to test mirror self-recognition ability in chimpanzees, and has since been employed in a number of non-human animals. Gallup’s test is often referred to as the .
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The ability to take the perspective of others and/or understand the motivations of another is known as . Competitor-cooperator and studies have attempted to demonstrate this ability in animals but have more or less failed at providing concrete evidence.
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