The use of gaze to study cognition: limitations, solutions, and applications to animal welfare

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  Wilson and colleagues discuss in their perspective the use of gaze studies in understanding cognitive processes in non-verbal individuals. It highlights the limitations in interpreting data from these paradigms and proposes solutions to improve experimental approaches. The paper also emphasizes the benefits of technology and collaboration in this field. Furthermore, it suggests considering gaze responses from an animal welfare perspective. The authors advocate for implementing these proposals across the field of animal behaviour and cognition to enhance experimental validity and advance knowledge on various cognitive processes and welfare outcomes.

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• https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1147278/full

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Wilson VAD, Bethell EJ and Nawroth C (2023) The use of gaze to study cognition: limitations, solutions, and applications to animal welfare. Front. Psychol. 14:1147278. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1147278