Studying nonhuman animals responses to death shows a lot about their minds and similarities to human minds. When it comes to ...

There's been more acceptance of cognitive ethology in the past 20 years among those interested in animal minds, including ...

However, in tests that involved animal characters, Year 1 participants were able to match the scores achieved by pupils from ...

New research shows that how owners perceive their dogs—as friends, family, or security guards—shapes the way they care for them. Surveying over 800 dog owners, researchers found that people who view ...

Animal characters in children's books can significantly boost their theory of mind skills, which are essential for ...

A study has shown that iconic characters such as Peter Rabbit -- or Toad and Ratty from The Wind in the Willows -- can also play an important role in the development of children's theory of mind ...

Animal characters in children's books improve younger kids' social skills and understanding of emotions, according to a new ...

Research led by Dr. Gray Atherton and Dr. Liam Cross, from the University of Plymouth’s School of Psychology, found that ...

Some animals appear to smile. But the emotion behind the smile can be tricky to decipher.

If you care about animals and want to reduce their suffering, but aren’t sure exactly how, Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) is ...

Kaliana Almonte, a freshman double majoring in criminal justice and psychology, said it's been hard being at college without ...

However, many people are unaware that weather can also significantly impact mood and emotional well-being. This fascinating intersection of psychology and meteorology explores how seasonal changes ...