Why are some lessons more easily learned than others? U of M
researcher offers an evolutionary explanation
It’s easy to guess why it doesn’t take long to learn to
avoid certain behaviors and embrace others. But how do we know what drives
these predilections? A study led by Aimee Dunlap at the University of
Missouri-St. Louis, and co-authored by University of Minnesota researcher David
Stephens, offers insight into the evolutionary underpinning of animals’ innate
ability to quickly absorb critical life lessons.