Observing nonhuman primates, however, it is easy to see similarities beyond that of facial features. There are similarities in development according to Myers, because of mirror neurons located in the humans as well as the primates as discussed in Exploring Psychology, there are similarities in the physical and cognitive development of humans and nonhuman primates. Not only can nonhuman primates imitate facial expressions, but they can also imitate actions. There are other observable actions such as the use of the hands and feet when handling an object or the ability to observe another performing a task and then repeating it that also show similarities in the basic nature of primates, (Myers, 2010). This allows a social intelligence for primates as a very basic level.…