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Author (up) McCarthy, M.S.; Jensvold, M.L.A.; Fouts, D.H. url  doi
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  Title Use of gesture sequences in captive chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) play Type Journal Article
  Year 2013 Publication Animal Cognition Abbreviated Journal Anim. Cogn.  
  Volume 16 Issue 3 Pages 471-481  
  Keywords Gestural communication; Attentional state; Chimpanzee; Gesture sequence  
  Abstract This study examined the use of sensory modalities relative to a partner’s behavior in gesture sequences during captive chimpanzee play at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute. We hypothesized that chimpanzees would use visual gestures toward attentive recipients and auditory/tactile gestures toward inattentive recipients. We also hypothesized that gesture sequences would be more prevalent toward unresponsive rather than responsive recipients. The chimpanzees used significantly more auditory/tactile rather than visual gestures first in sequences with both attentive and inattentive recipients. They rarely used visual gestures toward inattentive recipients. Auditory/tactile gestures were effective with and used with both attentive and inattentive recipients. Recipients responded significantly more to single gestures than to first gestures in sequences. Sequences often indicated that recipients did not respond to initial gestures, whereas effective single gestures made more gestures unnecessary. The chimpanzees thus gestured appropriately relative to a recipient’s behavior and modified their interactions according to contextual social cues.  
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  Publisher Springer-Verlag Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  ISSN 1435-9448 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
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  Call Number Equine Behaviour @ team @ Serial 5665  
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