Janette is working with baboons to study how fast they can imitate human behaviors that are repeatedly shown to them. Janette feels this will help her to understand imitating behaviors in baboons as well as in young children. Janette is a research specialist in which field?

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Comparative psychology is the field that involves studying the behavior and mental processes of non-human animals, especially as these relate to the phylogenetic history, adaptive significance, and development of behavior. Janette's work with baboons to understand imitation behaviors aligns with the goals of comparative psychology, which often includes comparisons between human and non-human animal behavior.

Janette Is Working with Baboons to Study How Fast They