Buirski et al, found similar results in 1978, and also suggested that dominance was a critical dimension of chimpanzee’s personality. This study placed great emphasis on the emotional aspect of chimpanzees personality, which further establishes and provides evidence for the similarities and homologous link between humans and chimpanzee’s personality. Not only do the studies establish that there is a dominance personality dimension in chimpanzees, but Buirski et al., (1978) also determines that there is an emotional component to chimps’ personality. The studies provide direct evidence for the reliable application of adapted human personality testing methods on chimpanzees. Furthermore, the similarities between chimpanzee personality factors and those of humans emphasize the homologous relationship between both primates. Knowing the depths of the evolutionary link between chimpanzees and humans can account for many of the similarities seen between human and chimp
Buirski et al, found similar results in 1978, and also suggested that dominance was a critical dimension of chimpanzee’s personality. This study placed great emphasis on the emotional aspect of chimpanzees personality, which further establishes and provides evidence for the similarities and homologous link between humans and chimpanzee’s personality. Not only do the studies establish that there is a dominance personality dimension in chimpanzees, but Buirski et al., (1978) also determines that there is an emotional component to chimps’ personality. The studies provide direct evidence for the reliable application of adapted human personality testing methods on chimpanzees. Furthermore, the similarities between chimpanzee personality factors and those of humans emphasize the homologous relationship between both primates. Knowing the depths of the evolutionary link between chimpanzees and humans can account for many of the similarities seen between human and chimp