Quiz on Peer Influence in Great Apes

What is the main focus of the research article?

• The impact of peer influence on great apes

• The dietary habits of chimpanzees

• The evolution of human language

• The social structures of animal groups

Which species showed the highest tendency to conform to peer behavior?

• Chimpanzees

• Orangutans

• Gorillas

• Human children

What term is used to describe the adjustment of behavior to align with peers?

• Conformity

• Cultural transmission

• Behavioral flexibility

• Social learning

In the study, what age group of children was tested for conformity?

• 6-year-olds

• 1-year-olds

• 2-year-olds

• 4-year-olds

What was the primary method used to assess peer influence in the study?

• Surveys

• Observational studies

• Experimental tasks

• Interviews

Which of the following was NOT a species included in the study?

• Chimpanzees

• Human children

• Orangutans

• Gorillas

What was the outcome for chimpanzees and orangutans when exposed to peer demonstrations?

• They rarely adjusted their behavior

• They ignored the demonstrations

• They frequently switched strategies

• They learned new strategies quickly

What type of rewards were used for human children in the study?

• Chocolate drops

• Cookies

• Fruits

• Peanuts

What did the follow-up study suggest about children's conformity?

• It was influenced by social motivations

• It was higher in private settings

• It was solely based on individual learning

• It was not affected by peer presence

What was the main difference in behavior between human children and great apes?

• Children were more likely to conform

• Great apes were more social

• Children preferred solitary learning

• Great apes showed higher intelligence