Comparative Psychology Courses and Certifications

Evolution Soup

The Chimpanzee Metacognition Experiment

Explore groundbreaking chimpanzee experiments revealing how our closest relatives can rationally revise beliefs based on evidence, demonstrating key features of rational thought and cognition.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Basic Models of Animal Cognition - Part 3

Explore diverse cognitive strategies in animals for problem-solving, from navigation to social relationships. Learn scientific methods for measuring animal cognition in field and lab settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Basic Models of Animal Cognition - Part 2

Explore diverse cognitive strategies in animals for problem-solving, from navigation to social relationships. Learn scientific methods for measuring animal intelligence in various settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Depressed Dogs, Cats with OCD - What Animal Madness Means for Us Humans

Explore mental health issues in animals and their implications for humans. Gain insights into how animals cope with depression, anxiety, and other psychological challenges.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

Understanding the Nature of Minds - From Humans to Machines

Explore the concept of minds beyond humans, from animals to machines, challenging traditional perspectives and examining potential alien intelligences with science writer Philip Ball.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animals in Translation - Interspecies Communication and Understanding

Explore interspecies communication and the Interspecies Internet with experts Diana Reiss and David Krakauer, delving into animal cognition and cross-species interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Beyond Words - What Animals Think and Feel

Explore animal cognition, emotions, and self-awareness through scientific studies and anecdotes. Discover similarities between humans and animals in empathy, communication, and intelligence.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Do We Know What an Animal Understands?

Explore animal cognition and communication through innovative research methods, uncovering insights into how non-human species perceive and interact with their world.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning, Curiosity, and Consciousness in Human Cognition - Part 2

Exploring human uniqueness through neuroscience, comparing cognitive abilities with other animals, and examining curiosity in larger systems. Discusses learning, imagination, and consciousness in humans and beyond.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animal Dominance Hierarchies - From Pecking Orders to Human Society

Explore a century of research on dominance hierarchies in animals and humans, examining their impact on social structures, behavior, and evolution across species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BIMSA

Educability: Defining and Simulating Human Capabilities - ICBS 2024

Explore "educability" as a defining human capability, synthesizing learning from experience and others to explain humanity's achievements and guide future technology development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Basic Models of Animal Cognition - Part 1

Explore animal cognition across species, examining problem-solving strategies and scientific methods for measuring intelligence in diverse environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Neural Mechanisms of Intelligence - Part 1

Explore neural mechanisms of intelligence in animals, uncovering algorithms behind cognitive processes. Gain insights into measuring and understanding non-linguistic forms of intelligence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Integrative Approaches to Cognition, Behavior, and Physiology in Semi-Free-Ranging Chimpanzees

Explore how individual cognitive and physiological traits translate into group dynamics through innovative research with semi-free-ranging chimpanzees in African sanctuaries.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animal Consciousness - Exploring Different Ways of Thinking in Animals

Découvrez les différentes façons de penser des animaux et leur comparaison avec la nôtre. Une exploration fascinante de l'éthologie et de la cognition animale, présentée avec humour et rigueur scientifique.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video