ISBN: 9781330371398 - instinct and intelligence in the animal kingdom: a critical contribution to modern animal psychology (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges the popular notion that animals are capable of complex intellectual thought and argues convincingly that animal actions are mostly driven by instinct. The author defines "instinct" as an unconscious, adaptive response to stimuli, guided by sensitive perception and appetite. By examining various animal behaviors â" such as nest-building and food-seeking â" the author demonstrates that these can be explained by innate programming rather than rational thought. This book rejects the idea that animal behavior is merely a lesser form of human intelligence, emphasizing instead that animals possess a unique and sophisticated sensory world. By presenting a critical analysis of established concepts in animal psychology, this book provides valuable insights into the nature of animal cognition, enriching our understanding of the boundary between instinctive and intelligent behavior. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …