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Picture-Sorting Dogs Show Human-Like Thought

Posted by Zonk on from the i-will-replace-you-with-a-small-boxer dept.

ComputerDog writes "A new study shows they can sort photographs into categories in a similar way to humans. In experiments, dogs were shown photographs of a landscape and of a dog, and were rewarded if they selected the latter using 'a paw-operated computer touch-screen'. Later they were able to correctly categorize dogs shown on an unfamiliar background landscape. '' "

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  1. Seems to be some naivete in the responses by smchris · · Score: 2, Informative


    We need more semiotics taught in the schools.

    The animals weren't responding to other dogs and landscapes. They were responding to _photographs_ of dogs and landscapes. And dealing with them accordingly.

    Do not confuse the finger with the moon, Grasshopper.

  2. Re:Or rather ... by xubu_caapn · · Score: 1, Informative

    what a stupid point to make. we're comparing them to humans because, until this study was done, dogs have never been known to be able to do this. if there was a study showing humans being able to sniff assholes, then it would be "dog-like thought."

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  3. Try with cats by Moraelin · · Score: 2, Informative

    Try with cats. They can eventually teach you to respond to a word or two in their language ;)

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