The Ape in the Office

According to the text, what do both human and primate groups organize themselves into?

• Alliances

• Hierarchies

• Committees

• Teams

How do individuals in human and ape groups determine their behavior within the group?

• By their age

• By their role in the group

• By their physical strength

• By their intelligence

What is the suggested key to success for both humans and other primates according to Richard Conniff?

• Competition

• Cooperation

• Individualism

• Aggression

How do chimpanzees typically behave when approaching a powerful or senior member?

• They shout loudly

• They avoid eye contact

• They try to make themselves look as small as they can

• They show aggression

What is the common reason for both humans and primates to use conflict?

• To gain attention

• To show off their skills

• To gain status

• To solve problems

What is the long-term effect of conflict on individuals in both human and ape groups?

• It leads to higher status

• It results in isolation

• It enhances group cohesion

• It increases motivation

What happens to employees when they are criticized, treated unfairly, or made to work in a difficult environment?

• They become more motivated

• They quit their jobs

• They become more competitive

• They improve their performance

How does Conniff suggest humans and primates should interact for mutual benefit?

• In a competitive manner

• In a kind and polite way

• Through aggression

• By avoiding each other

What is the conclusion Conniff draws about the nature of human and primate social structures?

• We are completely independent

• We function as part of a group rather than as individuals

• We are solely dependent on our physical needs

• We are only emotionally dependent on others

What benefits do employees and primates experience when they cooperate?

• They become more isolated

• They find themselves happier, more effective, and more likely to survive

• They experience increased stress

• They become less effective