Matching-to-sample abstract-concept learning by dogs (Canis familiaris).
Lucia Lazarowski, Adam Davila, Sarah Krichbaum, Emma Cox, Jordan G. Smith, L. Paul Waggoner, Jeffrey S. Katz
Abstract
= 6) on a two-choice olfactory matching-to-sample task using a training set of 48 odors in trial-unique sessions. Upon meeting an acquisition criterion (two consecutive sessions ≥ 83% correct), we assessed abstract-concept learning by testing for transfer to novel odors. Dogs matched novel odors with above-chance accuracy and exceeded baseline levels, satisfying previously proposed criteria for full abstract-concept learning. Our findings provide the first evidence of MTS concept learning in dogs, illustrating qualitative similarities with other species. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
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