Animal Creativity and Innovation eBook

Animal Creativity and Innovation is a comprehensive overview of the research and findings associated with animal creativity, including work from both psychologists and animal behaviorists. Readers will gain a solid understanding of how evolutionary changes have created advantages for humans in relation to problem-solving, how they are able to utilize tools effectively, and the ways in which humans engage successfully in social interaction. In addition, the book delves into a discussion on how animals display creative tendencies similar to those of humans. Chapters include both discussion and analysis of what research may mean in relation to human creativity.Summarizes creativity research relating to animalsEncompasses tool use, social interaction, and innovation in animalsCovers neurobiology of cognition, while also discussing how animal creativity relates to human creativityIncludes informative research from animal behaviorists and psychologists