A Kyoto University study shows chimpanzees perform better on tough tasks when observed by an audience.

A study from Kyoto University reveals that chimpanzees perform better on difficult tasks when watched by an audience, demonstrating an "audience effect" similar to humans. Observing chimpanzees interacting with touchscreens, researchers noted enhanced performance with more observers present, while performance on easier tasks declined. These findings suggest the audience effect may have evolved before human social structures, highlighting behavioral similarities between humans and chimpanzees.

November 08, 2024
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