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Pepperberg Irene M (Irene Maxine) |
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The Alex studies [[electronic resource] ] : cognitive and communicative abilities of grey parrots / / Irene Maxine Pepperberg |
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Cambridge, MA, : Harvard University Press, 1999 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (448p. ) : ill |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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African gray parrot - Behavior |
Cognition in animals |
Animal communication |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Originally published: 2000. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]-408) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Frontmatter -- Contents -- PREFACE -- 1. Introduction: In Search of King Solomon’s Ring -- 2. Can We Really Communicate with a Bird? -- 3. Can a Parrot Learn Referential Use of English Speech? -- 4. Does a Parrot Have Categorical Concepts? -- 5. Can a Parrot Learn the Concept of Same/Different? -- 6. Can a Parrot Respond to the Absence of Information? -- 7. To What Extent Can a Parrot Understand and Use Numerical Concepts? -- 8. How Can We Be Sure That Alex Understands the Labels in His Repertoire? -- 9. Can a Parrot Understand Relative Concepts? -- 10. What Is the Extent of a Parrot’s Concept of Object Permanence? -- 11. Can Any Part of a Parrot’s Vocal Behavior Be Classified as ‘‘Intentional’’? -- 12. Can a Parrot’s Sound Play Assist Its Learning? -- 13. Can a Parrot’s Sound Play Be Transformed into Meaningful Vocalizations? -- 14. What Input Is Needed to Teach a Parrot a Human-based Communication Code? -- 15. How Similar to Human Speech Is That Produced by a Parrot? -- 16. How Does a Grey Parrot Produce Human Speech Sounds? -- 17. Conclusion: What Are the Implications of Alex’s Data? -- NOTES -- REFERENCES -- GLOSSARY -- CREDITS -- INDEX |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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20 years ago Pepperberg set out to discover whether results of pigeon studies necessarily meant that other birds were incapable of mastering |
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