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To honor and summarize the significant contributions of David A. Washburn in the field of primate cognition.

April 16, 2026

David A. Washburn (1961–2025).

Key Points

To honor and summarize the significant contributions of David A. Washburn in the field of primate cognition.
Reviewed highlights of Washburn's career and accomplishments.
Examined his research on computer use by nonhuman primates.
Included analysis of his publications on cognitive functions.
Summarized his comparative studies between primates and humans.
Established nonhuman primates' capability to use computers for cognitive research.
Highlighted Washburn's expertise in executive attention and cognitive functions.
Noted significant contributions to understanding numerical cognition and working memory in primates.

Abstract

This article memorializes David A. Washburn (1961-2025), one of Washburn's most important accomplishments was the development and training of nonhuman primates to use computers to provide insights into their cognitive abilities. David was an expert on executive attention, and he also published seminal articles on the numerical cognition, working memory, and metacognitive abilities of nonhuman primates in comparison to humans. Highlights of Washburn's career and professional contributions are noted. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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