Capuchin monkeys display affiliation toward humans who imitate them

During social interactions, humans often unconsciously and unintentionally imitate the behaviors of others, which increases rapport, liking, and empathy between interaction partners. This effect is thought to be an evolutionary adaptation that facilitates group living and may be shared with other pr...

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Published in:	Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 325; no. 5942; p. 880
Main Authors:	Paukner, Annika, Suomi, Stephen J, Visalberghi, Elisabetta, Ferrari, Pier F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 14.08.2009
Subjects:	Animals Cebus - psychology Female Fixation, Ocular Humans Imitative Behavior Male Recognition, Psychology Social Behavior Time Factors
ISSN:	1095-9203, 1095-9203
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