Date of Award
Fall 12-21-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Joshua Plotnik
Second Advisor
Dr. Rebecca Snyder
Academic Program Adviser
Dr. Diana Reiss
Abstract
Asian elephants encounter and adapt to changing environments by problem-solving and innovating. In this study, we assessed behavioral measures, such as persistence and motivation, to determine potential predictors of problem-solving success. This is the first examination of problem-solving in elephants with a multi-solution puzzle box.
Recommended Citation
Puitiza, Amanda, "Exploring Behavioral Flexibility, Problem-Solving, and Innovation in Captive Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus)" (2020). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/672