Casey the capuchin, More than a service monkey

The video discusses the use of capuchin monkeys as assistants for people with mobility impairments. It shares a personal story of a person with a spinal cord injury who has benefited from a monkey named Casey. The program trains monkeys to perform tasks that aid independence, such as fetching items and flipping book pages. These monkeys provide not only physical assistance but also emotional support and companionship, enhancing the quality of life for their human partners.

What is the primary goal of training monkeys as mentioned in the video?

• To entertain people with disabilities

• To assist individuals with mobility impairments

• To replace service dogs

• To perform in circuses

How long do monkeys typically spend at the Monkey College for training?

• Six to eight years

• Three to five years

• Two years

• One year

What kind of tasks are monkeys trained to perform?

• Cooking meals

• Driving cars

• Fetching items and flipping book pages

• Cleaning houses

What is one of the emotional benefits of having a monkey as a companion?

• Decreased independence

• Emotional support and companionship

• Feeling of isolation

• Increased stress

How does the narrator describe their monkey, Casey, in terms of family?

• As a distant relative

• As a part of the family

• As a temporary guest

• As a pet