Cats know their names. #shorts #science #SciShow

The study explored how cats recognize names associated with pictures. Researchers found that cats like Kitty Purry could identify mismatches between names and images, indicating they recognize names. The study compared household cats with cafe cats, revealing that household cats are better at pairing names with faces due to their stable environment, unlike cafe cats who frequently encounter new faces.

What was the main observation when cats were shown mismatched pictures and names?

• Cats ignored the screen.

• Cats walked away.

• Cats stared longer at the screen.

• Cats meowed loudly.

What was the purpose of using mismatched pairings in the experiment?

• To see if cats prefer certain names.

• To test if cats can detect mismatches.

• To observe cats' reaction to silence.

• To confuse the cats.

What conclusion did researchers draw from the cats' reactions to mismatched pairings?

• Cats can recognize their own names.

• Cats prefer human voices.

• Cats can associate names with faces.

• Cats are indifferent to audio cues.

How did the results differ between house cats and cafe cats?

• House cats were less attentive.

• Cafe cats recognized more names.

• House cats could pair names with faces.

• Cafe cats were more social.

Why might cafe cats struggle to learn names and faces?

• They are exposed to a stable environment.

• They are not interested in humans.

• They have a constantly changing environment.

• They are more focused on food.