Robert Mearns Yerkes

Robert Mearns Yerkes (1876-1956) was an American psychologist and ethologist known for his pioneering work in the field of animal behavior. His research focused on the behavior of various species, including primates and rodents, shedding light on heir cognitive processes and responses to stimuli. Yerkes' contributions to the study of animal behavior have had a lasting impact on the understanding of animal cognition and intelligence.