Co-occurrence of ostensive communication and generalizable knowledge in forager storytelling: cross-cultural evidence of teaching in forager societies
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. Issue 32 • Springer • • Published In • Pages: 279-300 •
By Sugiyama, Michelle S.
Hypothesis
Generalizable knowledge and ostensive communication will co-occur in forager storytelling.
Note
Ostensive-communicative behaviors were present in 100% of storytelling from the 53 sampled forager cultures.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary statistics | Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ostensive-communication behavior | Association | Gestures And Signs |
| Storytelling | Association | Verbal Arts, Techniques Of Socialization |