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Waal, Frans B. M. de; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1996
The social development of a female rhesus monkey was followed from birth until death, age 32 months. The monkey had an extra autosome and was hydrocephalic. The monkey showed serious motor deficiencies, delayed social development, poorly established dominance relationships, and heavy dependence on mother and kin. The monkey was, however, well…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Developmental Delays
Peer reviewedPlomin, Robert – Science, 1990
Discussed are some of the strategies required to try to detect and explain DNA markers that account for small amounts of behavioral variation. Situations in both animal and human behavior are described. The link between molecular biology and behavior is highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Biochemistry
Swartz, Karyl B.; Sackett, Gene P. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1994
Comparison of social choices of trisomic macaques and of control groups found that groups showed few differences in preferences for stimulus animals with and without disabilities. Results suggest that the avoidance of individuals with disabilities is not a general primate trait and the presence of mental retardation and physical handicaps need not…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Congenital Impairments, Genetics
