How Animals Think and Feel: An Introduction to Non-Human Psychology

How Animals Think and Feel: An Introduction to Non-Human Psychology

An accessible introduction to non-human psychology exploring animal cognition, emotion, learning, memory, and behavior. The book examines how animals think and feel through scientific research, with particular attention to primates and companion animals.

Key Features

• Introduces the science of non-human psychology
• Explores animal cognition, emotion, and behavior
• Examines learning, memory, and problem-solving abilities
• Discusses animal emotions and anthropomorphism
• Covers feeding, mating, social, and other basic behaviors
• Explores self-recognition and higher-level thinking
• Examines the psychology of non-human primates
• Includes examples from companion animals
• Reviews the history and methodologies of animal research
• Discusses applications of animal behavior research
• Includes species-specific behavioral examples and characteristics
• Features sidebars, a glossary, and resources for further study