This is not a learned task, it is just mimicry. The monkeys act like they are washing dishes because they see ppl brushing a scrubber against a pan but really have no idea of the goal of the task (a clean pan). Humans are still the only ones that can reason out purpose and goals.
Skinner says the teachers will crack any second. Purple monkey dishwasher.
Guess it’s tough to be a single mom in any species…
When they say “You could train a monkey to do it”, they MEAN IT.
Dey turk are jerbs!!!
Durka durr!!!
LOL Dishwashing surprise monkey butt-sex!!!
purple monkey dishwasher!!!
She should have gotten an abortion. Now she has to work for the money to feed her kid(s) on her own. Poor monkey.
I am confused by this.
This is not a learned task, it is just mimicry. The monkeys act like they are washing dishes because they see ppl brushing a scrubber against a pan but really have no idea of the goal of the task (a clean pan). Humans are still the only ones that can reason out purpose and goals.
And one mouse said to another: “see how I’ve trained this scientist well? I press this button and he brings me food”.
This needs a better capuchin, maybe a demotivational?