Bonobos predisposed to show sensitivity to others
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 19:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Comforting a friend or relative in distress may be a more hard-wired behavior than previously thought, according to a new study of bonobos, which are great apes known for their empathy and close relation to humans and chimpanzees. The findings provide evolutionary insights into how critical social skills may develop in human children.