| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2416944 | Animal Behaviour | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
► We discuss limitations of Caro & Hauser’s (1992, Q. Rev. Biol., 67, 151–174) purely functional definition of teaching. ► We argue that intentional teaching better informs us about the evolution of distinctively human attributes. ► Research should focus on rare cases of knowledgeable individuals’ acts to correct deficiencies in slow learners. ► Rare cases of instruction are those most likely to advance our understanding of the evolution of human teaching.
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Authors
Richard W. Byrne, Lisa G. Rapaport,