Toys as Teachers: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Object Use and Enskillment in Hunter–Gatherer Societies

Toys and tools are handled outside of pedagogical contexts.

Out of 434 objects studied, only 35 (8%) were associated with learning.

Test
Test Name	Support	Significance	Coefficient	Tail
Descriptive Statistics	Supported	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`

Variables
Variable Name	Variable Type	OCM Term(s)
Object Use in Pedagogy	Dependent	Games, Childhood Activities, Transmission Of Skills

Main Author	Published Year	Hypothesis	Supported	Variables Tested
Blum, Richard H.	1969	"When headmen are hereditary, then: [moderate use of alcohol occurs rather than high or excessive use and high or excessive use of cannabis occurs rather than moderate use]" (166)	Supported	3	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Blum, Richard H.	1969	"When there is presence of hierarchy of jurisdiction, then: [moderate use of alcohol occurs rather than high or excessive use; group use of hallucinogens occurs rather than personal use; and moderate or no use of cannabis occurs]" (166)	Supported	4	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Blum, Richard H.	1969	"When bellicosity is extreme, then [male use of alcohol predominates; and the culture approves of the use of hallucinogens]" (167)	Supported	3	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Blum, Richard H.	1969	"When the society works in metal, then: [use of alcohol and stimulants occurs]" (166)	Supported	3	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Blum, Richard H.	1969	"When food production is by intensive rather than simple agriculture, then: [moderate or no use of tobacco occurs; and high or excessive use of stimulants occurs rather than moderate or no use]" (164)	Supported	3	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author