| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Subtitle on disc label: What separates apes from humans. |
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Originally broadcast on television as a NOVA/National Geographic special on Feb. 19, 2008. |
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Dolby digital; anamorphic widescreen format. |
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Special feature: teaching materials in PDF format. |
| Contents |
Culture club -- Copycats -- Getting along -- Impulse control -- Mind reading -- Shared goals. |
| Credits |
Camera, Neil Rettig et al. ; editor, Jim Ohm ; music, Robert Neufeld. |
| Performer |
Narrator, David Slavin. |
| Summary |
Discusses what is known about the intelligence of our nearest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas. Looks at historical research that shows they can use simple tools and even be trained to communicate in sign language. Also investigates newer research that looks at planned use of weapons, math ability, creative problem solving, reasoning, cooperation, imitation, social emotions, and other aspects of intelligence. Asks what forms the crucial differences in intellect between apes and humans. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. Optional audio-described soundtrack. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Hominidae -- psychology.
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Cognition.
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Pan paniscus -- psychology.
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Pan troglodytes -- psychology.
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Psychology, Comparative.
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| Genre/Form |
Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Subject |
Apes -- Psychology.
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Animal intelligence.
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| Added Author |
Rubin, John (John Michael)
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National Geographic Television & Film.
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John Rubin Productions.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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| Added Title |
Ape genius |
| ISBN |
9781593758219 |
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1593758219 |
| Standard No. |
783421424692 |
| Music No. |
WG42469 WGBH Boston Video |
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