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¹California National Primate Research Center, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. wamason@ucdavis.edu

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This study explores primate social development through evolutionary biology, detailing two key phases: mother-directed attachment and other-directed exploration. It highlights the integration of

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Area of Science:

Evolutionary Biology
Psychobiology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Social development in primates is examined through a psychobiological lens, rooted in evolutionary biology.
Behavioral evolution is characterized by two core themes: 'Wanting' (organismal needs) and 'Knowing' (skills to meet needs).

Discussion:

Primate social development unfolds in two overlapping phases: mother-directed and other-directed.
The initial phase emphasizes forming an emotional attachment to the mother, integrating 'wanting' and 'knowing'.
The subsequent phase shifts focus to the external world, integrating motivation and emotion for exploration and social interaction.

Key Insights:

Emotional attachment to the mother is a crucial early developmental achievement.
Later development involves a complex integration of 'wanting' and 'knowing' for navigating the wider social and physical environment.
Attraction to novelty, exploration, and social learning are hallmarks of the other-directed phase.

Outlook:

Further research can elucidate the psychoneuroendocrine mechanisms underlying attachment and social learning.
Understanding these developmental phases can inform comparative studies across species.
This framework provides insights into the evolution of complex social behaviors.