primate behaviour

• characteristics of primates

  long periods of parental care - allows learning of complex social behaviour

  complex behaviours help support social structure - reduces conflict through ritualistic display and appeasement behaviour
• ritualistic display and appeasement behaviours

  individuals assert dominance over other, use threat gestures, subordinate responses eg. grooming, submissive facial expression
• alliances within larger groups

  individuals make alliances - increase social status