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Biology
Zoology
Animal Behavior
1. Introduction to Animal Behavior
2. Proximate Mechanisms of Behavior
3. Development of Behavior
4. Foraging and Anti-Predator Behavior
5. Communication
6. Mating Behavior and Reproductive Systems
7. Parental Care and Family Dynamics
8. Social Behavior and Group Living
9. Spatial Behavior and Movement
10. Animal Cognition
11. Applied Animal Behavior
10.
Animal Cognition
10.1.
Defining Animal Cognition
10.1.1.
Cognitive Processes in Animals
10.1.2.
Anthropomorphism vs. Critical Anthropomorphism
10.1.3.
Criteria for Demonstrating Cognition
10.1.4.
Comparative Cognition Approach
10.2.
Learning and Memory
10.2.1.
Memory Types
10.2.1.1.
Working Memory
10.2.1.2.
Reference Memory
10.2.1.3.
Episodic-Like Memory
10.2.2.
Spatial Cognition
10.2.2.1.
Cognitive Maps
10.2.2.2.
Spatial Memory Strategies
10.2.2.3.
Navigation Abilities
10.2.3.
Temporal Cognition
10.2.3.1.
Time Perception
10.2.3.2.
Circadian Timing
10.2.3.3.
Interval Timing
10.3.
Problem Solving and Reasoning
10.3.1.
Trial-and-Error Learning
10.3.2.
Insight Learning
10.3.3.
Causal Reasoning
10.3.4.
Analogical Reasoning
10.3.5.
Planning and Future Thinking
10.4.
Tool Use and Manipulation
10.4.1.
Tool Use Definition
10.4.2.
Types of Tool Use
10.4.3.
Tool Modification and Manufacture
10.4.4.
Learning and Innovation in Tool Use
10.4.5.
Cultural Transmission of Tool Use
10.5.
Numerical Competency
10.5.1.
Quantity Discrimination
10.5.2.
Counting Abilities
10.5.3.
Arithmetic Operations
10.5.4.
Number Concepts
10.6.
Communication and Language
10.6.1.
Symbolic Communication
10.6.2.
Referential Communication
10.6.3.
Syntax and Grammar
10.6.4.
Vocal Learning
10.7.
Social Cognition
10.7.1.
Theory of Mind
10.7.1.1.
Perspective Taking
10.7.1.2.
False Belief Understanding
10.7.1.3.
Intentionality Recognition
10.7.2.
Deception and Tactical Deception
10.7.3.
Empathy and Emotional Contagion
10.7.4.
Social Learning and Imitation
10.7.4.1.
True Imitation vs. Emulation
10.7.4.2.
Cultural Transmission
10.7.4.3.
Tradition Formation
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