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4 components of primate communication |
1. Signal 2.Motivation 3.Meaning 4.Function |
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Signal |
Observable action / behavior -Vocalizations , facial expressions , body postures , odors -Some signals must be learned , some universal |
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Motivation |
Internal state inferred from prior and subsequent behavior that accompany signal |
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Meaning |
Has to be inferred , by reaction of receiver and context |
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Function |
What is the adaptive value of the singal |
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4 modes of communication |
1. Olfactory 2. Visual 3.Auditory / vocal 4.Tactile |
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Olfactory |
Oldest form Still used by strepserhines passive or active -Scent marking ect |
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Visual Communication |
Important for haplorhines - facial expressions -Body and tail postures -Coloration ( example allomothering ) |
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Auditory / Vocal |
- get attention without visual sight -Specially common in arboreals -Howlers - enlarged hyoid -Siaming air sack -Prboskis - large nose Tarziers - communicate using ultrasound - cannot be heard by predator , or possible to listen to insects Sound studied using sonogram -Vervets can rrecognize rank from voice |
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Referential calls |
-Calls like words -Type of call has specific sonogram , referential word like |
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Are primate communicate referential |
Possible or or just just correct reaction to startling sounds |
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Tactile |
-Most intimate communication -Grooming , self grooming Chimps , kiss and hug |
