Posts Tagged: Animal Behavior

Psychology Website of the Week — ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK TITLE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY URL       http://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/index.php   DESCRIPTION Some students really enjoy those aspects of Psychology that focus on topics related to Animal Behavior.  This is the official site of the Animal Behavior Society and Journal.  It is an excellent resource for both the Professor and student… Read more »

Psychology Update — Systematic Observation Studies of Animal Behavior

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THE FULL UNDERSTANDING OF PSYCHOLOGY INCLUDES THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR THROUGH SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION.  THIS WEEK’S UPDATE EXAMINES 3 ARTICLES ON ANIMAL BEHAVIOR.  CONSIDER HOW THESE ARTICLES CAN BE APPLIED TO THE WORLD AROUND YOU, AND MAY OFFER A PATHWAY TO A  CAREER IN THE FIELD FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS.  ALSO, THE… Read more »

Psychology Update — Can insects have culture?  Puzzle-solving bumblebees show it’s possible

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TITLE Can insects have culture?  Puzzle-solving bumblebees show it’s possible   DESCRIPTION (This article is both reading the transcript or listening to the 3-minute broadcast.) “What do you have in common with a bumblebee – an affinity for flowers, maybe, or an appreciation of honey, perhaps? Well, now new research shows that we may share… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 SPECIAL ARTICLES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

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3 SPECIAL ARTICLES ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAVIOR ARTICLE #1 TITLE A Dog’s View of Optical Illusions Researchers are using visual tricks to try to better understand canine perception.   DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating article for many reasons.   Aside from the researchers curiosity, the idea of studying dogs and optical illusions give us more information… Read more »

Psychology Update — Why Are Dogs Afraid of Fireworks?

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TITLE Why Are Dogs Afraid of Fireworks? Why Fireworks Scare Some Dogs but Not Others   DESCRIPTION What a fascinating article about animal behavior!!! The article describes the reactions of dogs to loud sounds (thunderstorms as well as fireworks).   The article describes the different reasons that some dogs are more sensitive than others.  “Dogs… Read more »

Psychology Update — 21 Animals That Are Way Smarter Than You Thought

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TITLE 21 Animals That Are Way Smarter Than You Thought   DESCRIPTION The past definitions of Psychology included the study of animal behavior.  The magazine Psychology Today lists reasons as “the study of animal behavior is a cornerstone of psychology for several reasons. Ethology, or the study of animals in their natural habitats, sheds light… Read more »

Psychology Website Of the Week — ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK ANIMAL BEHAVIOR  SOCIETY URL       http://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/index.php DESCRIPTION From the ABOUT Page on the website ABS Mission “The Animal Behavior Society is a non-profit, 501(3)(c) professional organization dedicated to promote and encourage the biological study of animal behavior in the broadest sense, including studies at all levels of organization using both… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 Articles Highlighting Observations & Study of Animal Behavior

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3 Articles Highlighting Observations & Study of Animal Behavior ARTICLE #1 TITLE The Zombie Ants   DESCRIPTION Edward O. Wilson’s name should be as famous in Psychology as it is in biology for his work in helping us understand animal behavior.  Not only behavior but also for helping students understand the scientific methodology used for… Read more »