Psychological Difference Between Human and Animal Tools

P. Y. Galperin*, Irina Engeness, Gethin Thomas

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Abstract

The chapter starts by considering the psychological difference between human and animal tools. Galperin refers to the Köhler’s experiments that demonstrated that apes were able to solve problems by identifying connections, establishing relationships between tools, objects and even creating tools. These experiments demonstrated that animals were able to create tools and engage in tool-mediated activities. Köhler concluded that animals’ thinking, and their practical intellectual activities were very similar to humans.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCultural Psychology of Education
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jan 2023

Publication series

NameCultural Psychology of Education
Volume16
ISSN (Print)2364-6780
ISSN (Electronic)2364-6799

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