Comparative Psychology

Taylor & Francis

Are bird songs learned or genetically programmed?How do animals attract the opposite sex?How does play affect development?How do wolves signal surrender?Which animals have been observed using tools?Do squirrels ever forget food caches?How do bees differentiate between hives?Can some animals count?Examines the state of the art-and its evolutionExploring the full range of animal behavior studies, this authoritative Handbook covers the current state of the art as well as important historical developments in the field since its beginnings over a century ago. It features original essays by comparative psychologists and other animal behavior researchers in experimental psychology who examine and report on the latest research and discoveries in the areas of evolution, development, and species-typical behavior.Discusses all other major approaches to animal behaviorThe Handbook is the only major reference work to offer a unique psychological perspective of the field. It is also the only one t.