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A cross-species perspective on the selfishness axiom

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 December 2005

Sarah F. Brosnan  and
Frans B. M. de Waal
Sarah F. Brosnan*
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322http://userwww.service.emory.edu/~sbrosna Living Links, Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Atlanta, GA30329http://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS
Frans B. M. de Waal*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA30322 Living Links, Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Atlanta, GA30329http://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS
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Abstract

Henrich et al. describe an innovative research program investigating cross-cultural differences in the selfishness axiom (in economic games) in humans, yet humans are not the only species to show such variation. Chimpanzees and capuchin monkeys show signs of deviating from the standard self-interest paradigm in experimental settings by refusing to take foods that are less valuable than those earned by conspecifics, indicating that they, too, may pay attention to relative gains. However, it is less clear whether these species also show the other-regarding preferences seen in humans.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 28 , Issue 6 , December 2005 , pp. 818
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005

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