Uncover Dog Psychology: Emotions, Cognition, and Evolution
Explore dog psychology, cognition, and emotions in this engaging course. Learn how dogs think and strengthen your bond with canine companions.
Explore dog psychology, cognition, and emotions in this engaging course. Learn how dogs think and strengthen your bond with canine companions.
Dive into the fascinating world of dog psychology with this comprehensive course from Duke University. Led by expert Dr. Brian Hare, you'll explore cutting-edge research on dog cognition, emotions, and evolution. The course covers topics such as how dogs evolved from wolves, their remarkable social skills, and how they compare to other species in problem-solving. You'll learn about experimental methodologies in animal cognition, the "survival of the friendliest" hypothesis, and debunk common myths about breed differences. The course also includes practical applications, allowing you to try cognitive games with your own dog. Whether you're a dog owner, animal behaviorist, or simply curious about canine minds, this course offers valuable insights into our best friends' inner workings.
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What you'll learn
Understand the evolutionary relationship between dogs and humans
Explain key concepts in animal cognition and experimental methodologies
Analyze dogs' unique social cognitive abilities compared to other species
Describe the "survival of the friendliest" hypothesis and its implications
Evaluate dogs' problem-solving skills in various domains
Debunk common myths about breed differences in cognition and behavior
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of dog emotion and cognition, blending evolutionary theory, cognitive science, and practical applications. Students will delve into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs, their evolutionary history, and the latest research on canine psychology. The curriculum covers topics such as the paradox of dog domestication, experimental methods in animal cognition, dogs' remarkable social skills, and the "survival of the friendliest" hypothesis. Learners will also explore how dogs compare to other species in problem-solving, debunk myths about breed differences, and gain insights into dog aggression. The course includes practical components, allowing students to apply their knowledge through cognitive games with dogs.
Course Information
Module 1 · 10 Minutes to complete
The Paradox of a Best Friend That Evolved From Our Worst Enemy
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
How Biology Studies Cognitive Evolution
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Dogs Are Cognitively Remarkable
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Evolutionary Accidents and Survival of the Friendliest
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Problems That Dogs Can and Cannot Solve
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
Finding Your Dog's Genius
Module 7 · 4 Hours to complete
Final Exam
Module 8 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Dr. Brian Hare is a scientist, TV host, and New York Times bestselling author. He serves as an associate professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University and is a member of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, part of the Duke Institute of Brain Science. Hare earned his PhD from Harvard University, founded the Hominoid Psychology Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, and later established the Duke Canine Cognition Center upon joining Duke. His research on dog cognition is highly influential and widely cited in studies of dog behavior and intelligence. In recognition of his work, he received Germany's prestigious Sofja Kovalevskaja Award in 2004, and Smithsonian magazine named him one of the top 37 U.S. scientists under the age of 36 in 2007. Hare's research has been featured extensively in the media, including outlets such as The New York Times, National Geographic, and Wired. His book The Genius of Dogs became a New York Times bestseller, and he recently hosted the TV series Is Your Dog a Genius on Nat Geo Wild, which explores dog cognition.
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