Primate

Daily activities at the Yerkes Primate Research Center. Scientists are seen studying the physical and mental development of primates through experiments. This film presents daily activities at the Yerkes Primate Research Center. Scientists are seen studying the physical and mental development of primates through experiments dealing with the behavioral effects of drugs and alcohol; the capacity to learn, remember, and apply language and manual skills; control of aggressive and sexual behavior; and other neural and physiological determinants of behavior.

Keywords

  • Escape to the 70's
  • Frederick Wiseman

Director

  • Frederick Wiseman

Documentary


1h 45min


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United States
1974
Daily activities at the Yerkes Primate Research Center. Scientists are seen studying the physical and mental development of primates through experiments.

Daily activities at the Yerkes Primate Research Center. Scientists are seen studying the physical and mental development of primates through experiments.


This film presents daily activities at the Yerkes Primate Research Center. Scientists are seen studying the physical and mental development of primates through experiments dealing with the behavioral effects of drugs and alcohol; the capacity to learn, remember, and apply language and manual skills; control of aggressive and sexual behavior; and other neural and physiological determinants of behavior.

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