Humans' ability to read dogs' facial expressions is learned, not innate
- Mon 11 Nov 2019 03:50:PM
Researchers assessed how experience with dogs affects humans' ability to recognize dog emotions. Participants who grew up in a cultural context with a dog-friendly attitude were more proficient at recognizing dog emotions. This suggests that the ability to recognize dogs' expressions is learned through age and experience and is not an evolutionary adaptation.
Source: Humans' ability to read dogs' facial expressions is learned, not innate
Source: Humans' ability to read dogs' facial expressions is learned, not innate