Ch 13 Comparative Cognition (Animal Learning), exam 1

Question 1

Comparative Cognition

Answer 1

Study of information processing across variety of species

–increasingly popular research area

Question 2

Comparative Research Designs

Answer 2

examine abilities across species to determine whether skills similar/different

Question 3

Who is Hans?

Answer 3

German Horse who demonstrated correct answers to math questions in the 1800’s.

Question 4

Theory of Mind

Answer 4

Tendency to attribute mental states to others; seeing oneself as separate from others, and recognizing that content of another’s mind is different form one’s own

Question 5

Communication

Answer 5

Process of sending and receiving signals; does not need to be intentional (ex. humans talking, dogs growling)

Question 6

Symbol

Answer 6

cue represents experience/object that can be shared

Question 7

Syntax

Answer 7

grammatical rules where symbols are arranged

Question 8

semantics

Answer 8

meaning associate with symbols