Canine Intelligence Flashcards
A dogs intelligence can be compared to that of a _____ year old child
Two, which is a lot smarter than a lot of other animals
(According to a 2009 study)
Around how many words can dogs learn and understand the meaning of?
1,000 words
What makes dogs intellegent?
They have the ability to think, learn and solve problems
Can dogs feel guilt?
No, according to a 1996 study they can exhibit behaviors resembling guilt but they are actually displaying apprehension to scolding
Can dogs understand/commit deception?
Yes
All dogs are great problem solvers, but which kind of dog is better problem solving skills than the other? Wild dogs vs domesticated dogs
Wild dogs
Domestic dogs tend to rely on humans for help with problem solving
What is convergent elvolution?
Occurs when species that are not related evolve independently and develop similar solutions to problems
Dogs have developed a type of _________, which allows them to understand the human mental state?
Cognitive Machinery
Dogs learn to communicate from their mothers, but if they are removed from the litter before ______ weeks, they might not learn these skills.
Eight
