HASSET ET AL (PROCEDURE)

Question 1

Summarise the procedure

Answer 1

1. The trials
2. The trails/ placing of the toys
   3.Counterbalancing
   4.Inter observer reliability
   5.Behavioural checklist
   6.Timing/duration

Question 2

1. The trials

Answer 2

For each social group there were 7 trials that each lasting 25 mins under the observation of 2 video cameras.

Question 3

2. The trials/placing of the toys

Answer 3

Each trial began with all the monkeys placed indoors and in groups. While one plush toy and one wheeled toy were placed 10m apart in the outdoor enclosure.

Question 4

3. Counterbalancing

Answer 4

In each trial one video recorder was directed towards each toy and the toys were counter balanced between left and right locations.

Question 5

4. Inter-observer reliability

Answer 5

After each trial, the video tape was analysed by 2 observers working together to reach a consensus.

Question 6

5. Behavioural checklist

Answer 6

The observers
- identified each animal interacting with a toy
- coded specific activities/behaviours directed towards the toys
(using a behavioural checklist)

Question 7

6. Timing/duration

Answer 7

The exact time these activities occurred were recorded and the frequency and duration of continuous activities were also recorded.