This kid in Australia recently debunked the myth that goldfish only have 3-second memories. He did so by conditioning them to come to a beacon by associating it with food. He also trained them to follow short mazes using multiple beacons. These memories last for about a week, or indefinitely if used regularly. One of [...]
Archive for 19 March 2008
Of Goldfish and Memory
Posted: 19 March 2008 in UncategorizedTags: animal cruelty, conditioning, dogs, goldfish, learning, memory, mind, opinions, psychology, theories
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