Studies in Animal Behavior (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Studies in Animal Behavior (Classic Reprint)
Author: Samuel J. Holmes
ISBN: 9780332786704

Samuel J. Holmes

9780332786704: Studies in Animal Behavior (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332786706 ISBN 13: 9780332786704

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How people have understood animal minds—and what really helps them learn.

This foundational work surveys the long history of animal psychology, from ancient philosophers to modern thinkers, and explains how our view of intelligence, instinct, and learning has evolved.

Written for readers who want a clear, evidence‑based account, it traces questions about consciousness, reasoning, and the role of the nervous system. The text looks at how early ideas about instinct, sensation, and perception gave way to theories of learning that emphasize associations, reinforcement, and the adaptive value of behavior. It also uses concrete examples and classic cases to show how animals adapt, problem solve, and form new connections through experience.

How ancient and medieval thinkers shaped our understanding of animal minds.
The shift from soul‑based theories to questions about learning, association, and adaptation.
Different views on instinct, consciousness, and how animals relate to humans.
Evidence from experiments and case studies, including analyses of problem‑solving in primates.

Ideal for readers of psychology, biology, and the history of science who want a grounded overview of how animal behavior is studied and explained.

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