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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Exploring a simplified affective state test in the red junglefowl

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

   Author : Alessandra Munari; [2021]
   Keywords : Affective state; animal welfare; chicken; eyespot; Gallus gallus; judgement bias; optimism; pessimism;

   Abstract : Affective states of animals are emotions with positive or negative valance. Positive and negative affective states affect animal welfare, and can bias interpretation of information positively or negatively, respectively. READ MORE