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Which hand or foot do most humans use as their dominant side?
Which hand or foot do most humans use as their dominant side?
- Left hand
- Right hand (correct)
- Left foot
- Right foot
What do scientists want to know about other animals?
What do scientists want to know about other animals?
- If they have dominant hands or feet (correct)
- If they can kick a ball
- If they can write their names
- If they are left-handed
What did scientists observe about chimpanzees when they went 'termite fishing'?
What did scientists observe about chimpanzees when they went 'termite fishing'?
- They used both hands
- They used their feet
- They used their left hand (correct)
- They used their right hand
What made scientists wonder if chimpanzees are really right-handed?
What made scientists wonder if chimpanzees are really right-handed?
What do scientists do to find out if animals have dominant hands or feet?
What do scientists do to find out if animals have dominant hands or feet?
What percentage of humans are right-handed?
What percentage of humans are right-handed?
What do scientists do to find out if other animals have dominant hands or feet?
What do scientists do to find out if other animals have dominant hands or feet?
What did scientists observe about chimpanzees when they went 'termite fishing'?
What did scientists observe about chimpanzees when they went 'termite fishing'?
What made scientists wonder if chimpanzees are really right-handed?
What made scientists wonder if chimpanzees are really right-handed?
What do scientists want to know about other animals?
What do scientists want to know about other animals?
What percentage of humans are right-handed?
What percentage of humans are right-handed?
What do scientists do to find out if other animals have dominant hands or feet?
What do scientists do to find out if other animals have dominant hands or feet?
What did scientists observe about chimpanzees when they went 'termite fishing'?
What did scientists observe about chimpanzees when they went 'termite fishing'?
What made scientists wonder if chimpanzees are really right-handed?
What made scientists wonder if chimpanzees are really right-handed?
What do scientists want to know about other animals?
What do scientists want to know about other animals?
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Study Notes
Dominance in Humans and Animals
- Most humans are right-handed, with about 90% of the population exhibiting this trait.
- Scientists are curious about the presence of hand or foot dominance in other animal species, aiming to understand if similar patterns exist.
Chimpanzees and Termite Fishing
- Observations of chimpanzees engaging in 'termite fishing' revealed their use of tools, showcasing their ability to manipulate objects.
- Researchers noted that during this activity, some chimpanzees displayed a preference for using one hand over the other, prompting questions about their potential right-handedness.
Research Methods for Dominance
- To investigate if non-human animals have dominant hands or feet, scientists conduct various tests and observations.
- These methods often include monitoring the frequency and consistency of limb use during specific tasks.
Insights and Queries
- The behavior of chimpanzees in tool usage raised doubts among scientists regarding their handedness and led to studies on whether they show a consistent preference like humans.
- Ongoing research aims to deepen understanding of lateralization in the animal kingdom and its evolutionary implications.
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