Date of Award
Fall 12-21-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Departments/Programs
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