Catalog - The City Library

Format:

DVD, Videorecording, Projected Medium, Visual Materials, Electronic Resources

Uniform Title:

Title:

Nova. Ape genius / written, produced and directed by John Rubin ; a production of NOVA and National Geographic Television in association with John Rubin Productions, Inc. ; WGBH Boston.

Publisher, Date:

Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

plastic

4 3/4 in.

digital

videodisc

laser optical NTSC

video file

DVD video

Summary:

Discusses what is known about the intelligence of our nearest relatives, the great apes, including chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gorillas. Looks at historical research that shows they can use simple tools and even be trained to communicate in sign language. Also investigates newer research that looks at planned use of weapons, math ability, creative problem solving, reasoning, cooperation, imitation, social emotions, and other aspects of intelligence. Asks what forms the crucial differences in intellect between apes and humans.

Series:

WGBY DVD Collection

Subjects:

Hominids -- Psychology.

Apes -- Psychology.

Bonobo -- Psychology.

Chimpanzees -- Psychology.

Animal intelligence.

Cognition.

Psychology, Comparative.

Genre:

Nonfiction television programs.