Tag: Experimental Psychology
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Universe 25
The Universe 25 experiment, conducted by John B. Calhoun in 1972, examined behavioral changes in mice due to overpopulation within a resource-abundant environment. It traced the transition from rapid population growth to decline, underscoring the effects of high density on social structures.
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Overimitation
Overimitation is the meticulous replication of both necessary and superfluous actions, which underpins human social learning and the propagation of culture, indicating a sophisticated aspect of human cognitive development.