TED: Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness | Sarah Brosnan

TED: Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness | Sarah Brosnan

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Biology, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the behavior of capuchin monkeys, focusing on their sense of fairness. It describes an experiment where monkeys trade tokens for food, revealing their preference for fairness over inequality. The video draws parallels between monkey behavior and human reactions to fairness, highlighting the evolutionary basis for cooperation. It discusses how fairness impacts societal structures and the importance of maintaining equitable systems for cooperation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Ozzy the monkey try to trade for a peanut?

A quarter of an orange

A slice of apple

A piece of banana

A handful of grapes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the study, what did one monkey receive as a reward while the other sometimes received a grape?

A slice of apple

A handful of peanuts

A piece of cucumber

A piece of banana

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do humans often prefer earning less money if it means earning more than others?

To have more leisure time

To reduce work stress

To maintain a sense of fairness

To avoid paying higher taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the evolutionary reason for humans caring about fairness?

To avoid conflicts

To maintain cooperative relationships

To ensure personal survival

To increase individual wealth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do capuchin monkeys react when they receive less than another monkey?

They ignore the inequality

They refuse to cooperate

They become more cooperative

They try to steal the better reward

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal issues are linked to the sense of fairness?

Cultural diversity

Environmental conservation

Technological advancements

Economic inequality and social protests

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between humans and capuchin monkeys regarding cooperation?

Monkeys have legal systems

Humans are less cooperative

Humans are more cooperative

Monkeys rely on technology

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