Abstract
Scientists study fairness in humans, apes, and monkeys to understand the evolutionary origins of our own behavior and to better understand the behavior of other primates. Scientists studying monkeys have found that, sometimes, monkeys will share food equally with others, but their choices often depend on their species and the specific circumstances. Monkeys are more likely to help friends, but even then, monkeys rarely go out of their way to act fairly. Furthermore, while monkeys appear to recognize unfair outcomes, they only seem concerned by inequity when they receive less than others, not when they receive more.
Highlights
Scientists study fairness in humans, apes, and monkeys to understand the evolutionary origins of our own behavior and to better understand the behavior of other primates
While monkeys appear to recognize unfair outcomes, they only seem concerned by inequity when they receive less than others, not when they receive more
Scientists tend to study fairness in humans, apes, and monkeys to understand the evolutionary origins of this behavior
Summary
Animal Welfare Science Program, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL, United States Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL, United States. Scientists study fairness in humans, apes, and monkeys to understand the evolutionary origins of our own behavior and to better understand the behavior of other primates. Scientists studying monkeys have found that, sometimes, monkeys will share food with others, but their choices often depend on their species and the specific circumstances. Monkeys are more likely to help friends, but even monkeys rarely go out of their way to act fairly. Together with a group of friends, you have worked together to bake and frost a delicious birthday cake. Your friend has just blown out the candles and is slicing the cake to share with all the guests.
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