The relationship between play, brain growth and behavioural flexibility in primates

Stephen H. Montgomery

doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2014.02.004

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The relationship between play, brain growth and behavioural flexibility in primates

Authors

Montgomery, Stephen H.^{1, 2}

¹ Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
² University College London

Type

Published Article

Journal

Animal Behaviour

Publication Date

Jan 01, 2014

Accepted Date

Jan 16, 2014

Volume

90

Pages

281–286

Identifiers

DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2014.02.004

Source

Elsevier

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Abstract

•The relevance of play to behavioural development was examined in primates.•Primates that play more have greater amounts of postnatal brain growth.•Nonsocial play is associated with a greater frequency of tool use.•Social play is associated with a higher frequency of tactical deception.•Play may therefore play an adaptive role in behavioural development.

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