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In his book, Richard Conniff argues that cooperation is not essential for success in both humans and other primates.
In his book, Richard Conniff argues that cooperation is not essential for success in both humans and other primates.
False
According to Frans de Waal, for chimps, having friends who help you is not important to reach a high position in their world.
According to Frans de Waal, for chimps, having friends who help you is not important to reach a high position in their world.
False
Chimps often create alliances to weaken their status in the community.
Chimps often create alliances to weaken their status in the community.
False
Both humans and apes usually prefer to compete rather than cooperate, according to Richard Conniff's research.
Both humans and apes usually prefer to compete rather than cooperate, according to Richard Conniff's research.
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Frans de Waal explains that chimps are known to use cunning strategies such as breaking up alliances to get ahead in their community.
Frans de Waal explains that chimps are known to use cunning strategies such as breaking up alliances to get ahead in their community.
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Aggressive behaviors like pounding chests and hitting trees are more common in humans than in apes, according to the text.
Aggressive behaviors like pounding chests and hitting trees are more common in humans than in apes, according to the text.
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People shout and intimidate others as a way to show cooperation in group settings.
People shout and intimidate others as a way to show cooperation in group settings.
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Both humans and other primates use conflict rather than cooperation to gain status in their groups.
Both humans and other primates use conflict rather than cooperation to gain status in their groups.
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Richard Conniff, in his book, suggests that cooperation is not a key factor for success in both humans and other primates.
Richard Conniff, in his book, suggests that cooperation is not a key factor for success in both humans and other primates.
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Frans de Waal claims that chimps can reach a high position in their world without having friends who support them.
Frans de Waal claims that chimps can reach a high position in their world without having friends who support them.
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According to Richard Conniff, humans and apes both utilize social networks and hierarchies to gain status.
According to Richard Conniff, humans and apes both utilize social networks and hierarchies to gain status.
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Chimps are more likely to cooperate than use conflict to gain status within their groups.
Chimps are more likely to cooperate than use conflict to gain status within their groups.
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Aggressive behaviors, such as pounding chests and hitting trees, are used by both humans and apes to demonstrate power within a group.
Aggressive behaviors, such as pounding chests and hitting trees, are used by both humans and apes to demonstrate power within a group.
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