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Critically consider research studies relating to the role of social learning in the behaviour of non -human animals.
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Critically consider research studies relating to the role of social learning in the behaviour of non -human animals. Kawai (1965) has reported social learning in snow monkeys. His study took the form of a naturalistic observation. And started as a study of social behaviour. Kawai enticed the snow monkeys onto the beach to observe their behaviour more easily, he did this using food. The monkeys learnt that they got food by going to the beach and so began to spend more time there. Over the years Kawai observed that Imo a two year old female monkey began to wash her sweet potatoes in the sea before eating them. She found that they tasted better and so did this all the time. Shortly after th9is other monkeys began to imitate the behaviour and do the same. Over 80% of 2-7 year olds followed Imo's behaviour yet only 18% of 8+ year olds...
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