If I fits I sits: A citizen science investigation into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus)

  • Study

Name

If I fits I sits: A citizen science investigation into illusory contour susceptibility in domestic cats (Felis silvestris catus)

Description

During the COVID-19 pandemic, this study had citizen scientist volunteers study their cats' behavior. They printed out stimuli to set on the floor and observed whether cats sat within them.

Types

Study

Authors

Gabriella E. Smith
Philippe A. Chouinard
Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere

Claims from

Domestic cats may be susceptible to the Kanizsa illusion, because they treat the Kanizsa contours the same as real contours, by sitting within them.

Journal

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Topics

Animal Behavior and Psychology

Web URL

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2021.105338

Referenced by

Domestic cats may be susceptible to the Kanizsa illusion, because they treat the Kanizsa contours the same as real contours, by sitting within them.

Psychology

Claim