Social traditions

Lara A. Wood; Andrew Whiten

doi:10.1002/9781119179313.wbprim0251

Social traditions

Lara A. Wood, Andrew Whiten

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Abstract

Social traditions, here defined as displaying inter-group behavioural differences acquired through social learning, have been identified in a number of primate species. Here we review research methods used in the wild and in captivity to identify the presence of both primate social traditions and the necessary social learning mechanisms involved. Moving beyond evidence of the presence of primate social traditions, to their function, longevity, biased transmission, conformity and cumulative nature, allows for the exploration of convergences and divergences between primate and human traditions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The international encyclopedia of primatology
Editors	Agustín Fuentes
Place of Publication	Chichester
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9781119179313
ISBN (Print)	9780470673379
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119179313.wbprim0251
Publication status	Published - 16 Apr 2017

Keywords

Cumulative culture
Transmission biases
Conformity
Tradition
Learning
Behavior
Cognition
Culture

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Lara Wood
- lara.woodabertay.acuk
- Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences - Reader in Socio-Cognitive Development
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