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Manual for Puzzle-Solving Skills in Chimpanzees
Introduction: This manual outlines techniques I have developed for teaching chimpanzees basic puzzle-solving and problem-skills through positive reinforcement training. My goal is to expand our understanding of animal cognition by observing how chimps approach puzzles in experimental settings. The keys to success are making puzzles engaging for chimp personalities, breaking tasks into achievable steps, and providing high-value rewards for progress and perseverance. With patience and compassion, even complex challenges can be mastered.
Lesson 1
Lesson 1: Shape Sorting Box Materials: Box with 3-5 shapes cut into the lid that must be fitted into corresponding openings. Training steps: Show chimp the shapes and openings, try gently guiding their hand Reward any interaction like touching shapes
- Reward attempts at fitting shapes
- Reward success with high-value food treats
- Progress to shapes with 1-2 steps to solve
Shape Sorting Box
Reward any interaction like touching shapes
- Reward attempts at fitting shapes
- Reward success with high-value food treats
- Progress to shapes with 1-2 steps to solve
Lesson 2
Box or cabinet with multiple sliding locks/latches that must be aligned.
Lesson 2: Sliding Locks Materials: Box or cabinet with multiple sliding locks/latches that must be aligned. Training steps:
- Demonstrate sliding locks back and forth
- Reward exploration of locks with hands
- Reward attempts at alignments needed for opening
- Reward success with entire box contents as prize!
Reward success with entire box contents as prize!
Conclusion
With diligent practice of progressively harder puzzles, chimps can gain skills applicable to real-world problems. Observational studies may reveal how these cognitive abilities naturally manifest without human interference. With care, insight into animal intellect continues to expand.
Appendix
Tested Jiggy on mockup vault with play money inside. Took him under 1 hour to open practice lock. Very thorough in trying combinations. Future potential for more advanced security tests? Board reviewing latest grant proposal tomorrow. Hoping observations of Jiggy's problem-solving provide new insights to secure more funding. Hiding banana clusters as rewards may reinforce successful experiments.
Jiggy - Very clever with shape puzzles now! Made it through Level 3 box in just minutes. Seems to enjoy challenge of new obstacles. Starting work on sliding bolt locks. Jiggy watches me demonstrate opening cabinet very closely. May need extra treats for this one! Important discovery - Jiggy can rotate number dials! Saw him playing with combination lock props and he learned to turn the clicks. Will need to be careful not to leave actual locks within reach.