Some dogs can classify their toys by function
18 hours ago
- #spatial bias
- #label extension
- #canine cognition
- Certain dogs can memorize and extend labels to new objects with similar functions, known as 'label extension'.
- Dogs in the study classified toys by function without formal training, just through natural play.
- Label extension is likened to humans using the same name for objects with similar functions, like a hammer and a rock.
- Dogs interpret gestures differently than humans, focusing on directional cues rather than the object itself, a phenomenon called spatial bias.
- Smarter dog breeds prioritize both an object's appearance and location, showing less spatial bias.
- Dogs with shorter heads have better visual acuity, similar to humans, due to a higher concentration of retinal ganglion cells.
- Dogs with better visual acuity and higher cognitive scores exhibited less spatial bias, indicating it's influenced by both sensory and cognitive factors.