The study of cognition in animals other than humans.
The study of cognition in animals other than humans.
Questions tagged [animal-cognition]
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Can animals develop mental disorders that are unique or similar to our own?
I just had a discussion with someone about mental illnesses in people (specifically talking about Capgraw delusion, alien hand syndrome, and walking corpse syndrome) and how some people's lives can be ruined by mental disorders.
Then I had a…
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Do my cats really know I exist?
I wonder if my cat really knows me as an individual or just a mysterious connected object that somehow has hands and legs attached to a body. When I pet him, does he know that this action originates from my brain (head)? Or does he think that there…
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Annoyance in animals
When my dog (an English Cocker Spaniel, for what its worth) is behind some glass (e.g. a glass door or a car window) and someone taps on the glass, even just a little bit, she gets into a fit of rage. She has always been treated quite well, so I…
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Animal perception of animal vs. inanimate objects
I've always been baffled by the fact that safari vehicles are open to the elements. There are plenty of examples of lions approaching the cars and yet barely noticing the potential human preys seated on board. One explanation that circulates about…
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Do animals look for new ways to keep themselves motivated?
Humans tend to find ways to keep themselves motivated and happy.
What about animals? Do they feel down and look for new ways to motivate themselves?
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