Monkey Gambling Study

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Scientists at Johns Hopkins have identified a brain region in monkeys that influences their desire to take big risks. When this area is inactivated, the monkeys tend to hedge their bets. Similar studies have been conducted in lab settings but lack an ecological validity because they use captive, lab-trained and socially isolated primates. “To our knowledge, our study will be the first time minimally invasive experimental gambling research will be conducted on free-ranging nonhuman animals,” says Leca.

Monkey Gambling Study Guide

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