| Journal: | Ludus vitalis |
| Database: | CLASE |
| System number: | 000405022 |
| ISSN: | 1133-5165 |
| Authors: | Seyfarth, Robert M1 Cheney, Dorothy L1 |
| Institutions: | 1University of Pennsylvania, Filadelfia, Pensilvania. Estados Unidos de América |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Volumen: | 21 |
| Number: | 40 |
| Pages: | 29-51 |
| Country: | México |
| Language: | Español |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Analítico |
| English abstract | To understand the evolution of a Theory o f Mind, we need to understand the selective factors that might have jumpstarted i ts initial evolution. We argue that a subconscious, reflexive appreciation of others’ int entions, emotions, and perspectives is at the roots of even the most complex forms of Theo ry of Mind and that these abilities may have evolved because natural selection has favo red individuals that are motivated to empathize with others and attend to their social interactions. These skills are adaptive because they are essential to forming strong, endur ing social bonds, which in turn enhance reproductive success. We first review evide nce from both humans and other animals indicating that reflexive and reflective me ntal state attributions are inextricably linked and play a crucial role in promoting affilia tive social bonds. We next describe results from free-ranging female baboons showing th at individuals who show high rates of affiliative behavior form stronger social bonds with other females. These bonds, in turn, are linked to fitness. We then provide data f rom three different types of social challenges (male immigration, changes in grooming b ehavior after the death of a close relative, and responses during playback experiments ), suggesting that females who manifest high rates of affiliative behavior may als o be more motivated to anticipate challenges, react adaptively to setbacks, and respo nd appropriately to social interactions |
| Disciplines: | Filosofía, Biología, Psicología |
| Keyword: | Gnoseología, Metafísica, Filosofía de la mente, Evolución y filogenia, Desarrollo psicológico, Personalidad, Primates |
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