Given that the same neurons in the premotor cortex in monkeys fire when monkeys perform hand actions and view hand actions, abbreviated hand actions could be used to communicate and understand intentions to perform specific actions.
Using the same paradigm, Uller found that chimpanzee infants respond at the same rate as human infants, but she suggested that more evidence is required before claiming that chimpanzees understand intentions (Uller 2004).
Specifically, the anterior MFC (aMFC) has been linked to processes associated with mentalizing, that is, the ability to understand intentions and goals as entertained by others [4], [6].
According to current theories of the organization of goal directed behaviors, the ability to understand intentions emerges from a cascade of decoding operations within a representational hierarchy [3], [4].
The infant can then use this social context to develop a wide array of skills (e.g., to learn words, interpret facial expressions, and understand intentions).
While most theorists treat intention as an attitude (e.g. Davidson 1978, Harman 1976, Bratman 1986), there has been work on intention influenced by Anscombe and Wittgenstein (Wilson 1989, Thompson 2008) that understands intention fundamentally in terms of intentional action.
Ms. Schaefer finally understood his intentions and agreed to the date.
The public understood his intentions and goals: cut welfare, reduce crime, keep Manhattan's streets free of beggars and other signs of disorder.
"Though some saw her as complicated, those who knew her understood her intentions were simple," her family wrote in an obituary published in a memorial book.
Close friends of the team who understood the intentions behind the game were invited to playtest and give feedback.
