Comparative Psychology Exam 3- Self-awareness, Imitation, & Theory of mind

Self-awareness

the ability to recognize oneself as an individual separate from the environment and other individuals

Imitation

is understanding that another individuals body is equivalent to your own body and you are able to map their behavior onto your own behavior

two separate behaviors (pecking & stepping) for the same function (opening the canister)

Emulation

the ability to understand goal directed actions of others and repeat them yourself

Theory of mind

is the ability to attribute mental states to oneself, and to others, and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from one’s own

Tactical deception

the ability to hide information from other based on their [perceived abilities can be strong evidence of something like TOM in animals