Quiz on Haun et al. (2014) Study

What was the main aim of the Haun et al. (2014) study?

• To study the dietary habits of great apes

• To investigate the social structures of chimpanzees

• To compare human and nonhuman tendencies to adjust behavior to peers

• To analyze the cognitive development of children

What was the mean age of the children participants in the study?

• 24 months

• 28 months

• 32 months

• 30 months

What reward was given to the human children in the study?

• Peanuts

• Grapes

• Bananas

• Chocolate drops

How many chimpanzees participated in the study?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What was the main finding regarding children's behavior in the study?

• Children conformed equally to chimpanzees

• Children conformed more than the other two ape species

• Children were less likely to conform than apes

• Children showed no preference for conformity

What was the reward for the chimpanzees and orangutans?

• Bananas

• Peanuts

• Apples

• Chocolate drops

What does a positive difference score indicate in the study?

• Preference to stay with own choice

• Error in data collection

• Preference to switch to peer group choice

• No preference

What was the sample size goal for each species in the study?

• 20 participants

• 22 participants

• 18 participants

• 15 participants

What was the main conclusion about non-human great apes?

• They conformed more than children

• They almost exclusively stayed with their own strategies

• They showed no preference for any strategy

• They conformed equally to children

What was the method used to test conformity in the study?

• Observation of social interactions

• Interviews with participants

• Use of a box with three sections

• Questionnaire on social behavior