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Centre-embedded structures are a by-product of associative learning and working memory constraints : evidence from baboons (papio papio)

Rey, A., Perruchet, P. & Fagot, J. (2012). Centre-Embedded structures are a by-product of associative learning and working memory constraints : Evidence from baboons (Papio papio). Cognition, 123, 180-184 Copyright restrictions prevent me from posting this article online, but you can request it from me below. Abstract – Influential theories have claimed that […]

Age-dependant behavioral strategies in a visual search task in baboons (papio papio) and their relation to inhibitory control.

Fagot, J., Bonté, E., & Hopkins, W. D. (2013). Age-dependant behavioral strategies in a visual search task in baboons (Papio papio) and their relation to inhibitory control. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 127(2), 194–203 Abstract – A computerized visual search task was presented to 18 guinea baboons (Papio papio) ranging from 2.7 to 14.3 years of […]

Effects of freely accessible computerized test systems on the spontaneous behaviors and stress level of guinea baboons (papio papio)

Fagot, J., Gullstrand, J., Kemp, C., Defilles, C. & Mekaouche, M. (2013). Effects of freely accessible computerized test systems on the spontaneous behaviors and stress level of Guinea baboons (Papio papio). American Journal of Primatology. 76(1):56-643 This paper shows that a free access to computerized tasks reduces stress level Abstract – Fagot and Paleressompoulle [Fagot and […]

Perceptual and categorical judgements of color similarity

Davidoff, J. Goldstein, J., Tharp, I, Wakui, E. & Fagot, J. (2012). Perceptual and categorical judgements of color similarity. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 24,871-892. Copyright restrictions prevent me from posting this article online, but you can request it from me below. Abstract – Consideration is given to the tasks that make judgements of […]

Response to comment on “orthographic processing in baboons (papio papio)

Grainger, J., Dufau, S, Montant, M, Ziegler, J.C & Fagot, J. (2012). Response to Comment on “Orthographic Processing in Baboons (Papio papio). Science ; 336, 245-248. Abstract – Bains pointed out that some of our nonwords were in fact real words and that an algorithm using only information about single letters and their positions achieves […]

Orthographic processing in baboons

Grainger, J., Dufau, S, Montant, M, Ziegler, J.C & Fagot, J. (2012). Orthographic processing in baboons. Science, 336, 245-248 Abstract – Skilled readers use information about which letters are where in a word (orthographic information) in order to access the sounds and meanings of printed words. We asked whether efficient processing of orthographic information […]

Generalized relational matching by guinea baboons (papio papio) in two by two-item analogy problems

Fagot, J. & Thompson, R.K.R (2011). Generalized Relational Matching by Guinea Baboons (Papio papio) in two by two-item analogy problems. Psychological Science, 22, 1304–1309 Abstract – Analogical reasoning is considered the hallmark of human reasoning, but some studies have demonstrated that language- and symbol-trained chimpanzees can also reason analogically. Despite the potential adaptive value […]

Processing of contour closure by baboons.

Barbet, I. & Fagot, J. (2011). Processing of contour closure by baboons. Journal of Experimental Psychology : Animal Behavior Processes, Vol. 37, 407–419 Abstract – This study investigated the Gestalt law of closure in baboons. Using a computer-controlled self-testing procedure, we trained baboons (Papio papio) to discriminate open versus closed shapes presented on a […]

Executive control of perceptual features and abstract relations by baboons (papio papio)

Bonté, E., Flemming, T. & Fagot, J. (2011). Executive control of perceptual features and abstract relations by baboons (Papio papio). Behavioural Brain Research, 222, 176-182 Abstract – Studies of executive control often reveal significant limitations in nonhuman primate performance relative to that of humans. In the present study, 24 socially housed baboons were tested […]

Une nouvelle procédure d’expérimentation comportementale favorisant l’interfaçage entre les études « naturalistes » et « généralistes » de la cognition du primate.

Fagot, J. (2010). Une nouvelle procédure d’expérimentation comportementale favorisant l’interfaçage entre les études « Naturalistes » et « Généralistes » de la cognition du primate. Revue de Primatologie [En ligne], 2, mis en ligne le 21 February 2011 . Abstract – Le domaine d’étude de la cognition du primate est caractérisé par deux approches distinctes. […]

First- and second-order configural sensitivity for greeble stimuli in baboons.

Parron, C. & Fagot, J. (2010). First- and second-order configural sensitivity for greeble stimuli in baboons. Learning and Behaviour, 38, 374-81 Abstract – Previous studies on nonhuman primates have shown inconsistencies in their processing of first- and second-order relational properties of facial stimuli. Using greeble stimuli sharing configural properties with faces, this study assessed […]

Picture perception in birds : perspective from primatologists.

Fagot, J., & Parron, C. (2010). Picture perception in birds : Perspective from primatologists. Comparative Cognition & Behavior Reviews, 5 , 132-135 Abstract – In their target article, Weisman and Spetch (2010) question the validity of pictures to present real things to birds, mostly because pictures are primarily made for the human eye, and […]

Cross-species assessment of the linguistic origins of color categories.

Davidoff, J., & Fagot, J. (2010). Cross-species Assessment of the Linguistic Origins of Color Categories. Comparative Cognition & Behavior Reviews, 5, 100-116 Abstract – This article considers the relation between language and categorical perception (CP) of colour. Two opposite theories are reviewed, the universalist position arguing that categories are universal with an essentially biological […]

Automated testing of cognitive performance in monkeys : use of a battery of computerized test systems by a troop of semi-free ranging baboons.

Fagot, J. & Bonté, E. (2010). Automated testing of cognitive performance in monkeys : Use of a battery of computerized test systems by a troop of semi-free ranging baboons. Behavioral Research Methods, 42, 507-516 Copyright restrictions prevent me from posting this article online, but you can request it from me below. Abstract – […]

Relational matching in baboons (papio papio) with reduced grouping requirements.

Fagot, J. & Parron, J.(2010). Relational Matching in Baboons (Papio papio) with Reduced Grouping Requirements. Journal of Experimental Psychology : Animal Behaviour Processes, 36, 184-193 Abstract – Analogical reasoning is a corner stone of human cognition, but the phylogenetic origins of this skill are still unknown. Recent animal studies have suggested that only apes […]