Essays about: "Cognitive judgement bias"

Found 4 essays containing the words Cognitive judgement bias.

  1. 1. Cognitive Judgment Bias in Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) Selected for High vs. Low Fear of Humans

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Philip Ström; [2022]
    Keywords : cognitive judgement bias; domestication; optimism; pessimism; Red Junglefowl;

    Abstract : The Red Junglefowl is a species of bird that was domesticated by humans around 8 000 years ago. Over time, domestication has led to changes in behavior and morphology, made possible by reduced fear of humans. Fear has been shown to affect cognitive processes, such as the way ambiguous stimuli are perceived by the individual. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring if Eyespot Tests can Replace Cognitive Judgement Bias Tasks when Assessing Affective State in Red Junglefowl chicks

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Vanessa Galmor; [2022]
    Keywords : Cognitive judgement bias; Eyespot patterns; Red junglefowl; Cognition;

    Abstract : We can describe cognition as the mental processes involved when processing signals and information from our surroundings. Despite being vital for our actions, these processes can be biased by emotions, which results in a judgement bias of ambiguous information. READ MORE

  4. 3. Nasty Peers and Smart Sceptics: The cognitive effects of low-quality discussions in comments sections on social media

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Olivia Backsell; Ellen Wallin; [2018]
    Keywords : social media; comments section; low-quality online discussions; priming; cognitive ability;

    Abstract : In the social media world of fake news, filter bubbles, and online bullying, people have a hard time navigating through, and keeping an objective distance to, what is right and wrong. So far, only a few researchers have examined the effects of social media on users' thinking, showing that people adapt to antisocial behaviour or poor writing in comments sections. READ MORE

  5. 4. Performance of laying hens in a cognitive bias task : effect of time since change of environment

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Lena Lindström; [2010]
    Keywords : cognitive bias; laying hen; gallus gallus; animal behaviour; animal welfare;

    Abstract : In the debate on laying hen welfare, and specifically housing conditions, the main focushas been on physiological and behavioural measures. What is lacking is knowledge of howthe hen experiences the situation – her state of mind.This study is an attempt to gain insight into the private mental states of former batteryhens. READ MORE