Early Evolution of Human Memory Great Apes, Tool-making, and Cogniti
This work examines the cognitive capacity of great apes in order to better understand early man and the importance of memory in the evolutionary process. It synthesizes research from comparative cognition, neuroscience, primatology as well as lithic archa
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Early Evolution of Human Memory
Héctor M. Manrique · Michael J. Walker
Early Evolution of Human Memory Great Apes, Tool-making, and Cognition
Héctor M. Manrique Departamento de Psicología y Sociología Universidad de Zaragoza Zaragoza, Spain
Michael J. Walker Faculty of Biology University of Murcia Murcia, Spain
ISBN 978-3-319-64446-2 ISBN 978-3-319-64447-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-64447-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017949462 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: © Stephen Bonk/Fotolia.co.uk Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
In Memoriam to Andrés y Carmen, the most inspiring and loving parents. And to Matías, the brightest of nephews. H.M. Manrique To Dr. Joaquin Fuster, for his pioneering research into haptic memory. Michael Walker
Contents
1 What This Book Is About 1 Bibliography 9 2 Tool-Use by Great Apes in the Wild 11 Bibliography 16 3 Great Apes, Tools, and Cognition 21 3.1 Recognition of Functional Properties of Tools 21 3.2 Deferred Gratification 23 3.3 Working Memory 26 3.4 Limits to Tool Use, Tool-Making, Planning, and Foresight in Great Apes 31 3.5 Blending Reality Among Different Potential Spheres 41 Bibliography 56 4 Early Tool-Making and the Evolution of Human Memory Systems in the Brain 61 4.1 A Thumbnail Sketch of Some Early Paleolithic Technological Developments 62 4.2 Remembering Alternative Combinations and the Evolution of Human Behavior 67 4.3 Remembering Touch and Manipulation 76
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4.4 Enhancement of Memory Evolved from a Neuronal Propensity in Early Homo Brains Which Favored Keeping Memory u
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