Allison Kaufman - Animal Cognition

Dr. Allison Kaufman, a research scientist at the University of Connecticut, introduces her African grey parrot, Anna Lisa, who assists in her research on animal cognition. Anna Lisa is known for her speech abilities, including forming novel sentences and using words in context. The video highlights research on African grey parrots, particularly their language skills, referencing the famous parrot Alex. It concludes by emphasizing the cognitive capabilities of parrots, challenging the stereotype of 'birdbrain' and showcasing their potential for teaching us about nonhuman species.

What is Dr. Allison Kaufman's field of research?

• Marine Biology

• Botany

• Animal Cognition

• Astrophysics

What unique ability does Aliza, the African grey parrot, possess?

• Forming novel sentences

• Mimicking human emotions

• Flying long distances

• Solving mathematical problems

How does Aliza respond when the phone rings?

• She ignores it

• She sings a song

• She says 'goodbye'

• She answers with 'hello'

What was Alex, the famous African grey parrot, able to identify?

• Various human languages

• Numbers, colors, and shapes

• Complex mathematical equations

• Different types of music

What does the term 'birdbrain' imply according to the video?

• Birds are good at building nests

• Birds have limited cognitive abilities

• Birds are excellent at flying

• Birds are highly intelligent