Researchers at Johns Hopkins, Luke Townrow and Christopher Krupenye, tested whether bonobos could infer a human partner's knowledge in a cooperative game. Using a simple setup with three cups, where a treat was concealed under one, the bonobos exhibited the ability to understand when their human partner was unaware of the treat's location. This experiment suggests that bonobos possess a form of theory of mind, enabling them to navigate complex social interactions and act accordingly, providing insights into the cognitive abilities of these primates in comparison to humans.
The study revealed that bonobos can infer when a human partner is ignorant of the treat's location, showcasing their advanced social cognitive skills.
This research indicates that bonobos possess a form of theory of mind, allowing them to understand the mental states of others in cooperative scenarios.
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