Self-control has a social role in primates, but not in other mammals or birds

Abstract The capacity to inhibit prepotent actions (strategic self-control) is thought to play an important role in many aspects of the behaviour of birds and mammals. Though widely considered important for foraging decisions, inhibition is also crucial for maintaining the temporal and spatial coher...

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Main Authors: R. I. M. Dunbar, Susanne Shultz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99523-6
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