Psychology

 

Animal Behaviour Research Group

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The Animal Behaviour Research Group represents the common research interests of a number of researchers in the Department of Psychology.  Broadly, these research interests form three areas: Primatology, Human Evolutionary Psychology, and Human-Animal Interaction.  We collaborate with scientists and numerous animal centres, including national and international zoos, international primate research centres, field stations, sanctuaries, and local animal organisations.

Members

Selected Publications

  •  Boysen, S.T. & Bard, K.A. (in press).  Chimpanzee spatial skills:  A model for children’s performance on scale model tasks.  In F. Dolins & R. Mitchell (eds), Spatial perception, spatial cognition: Mapping the self and space.  Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
  • van IJzendoorn, M.H., Bard, K.A., Bakermans-Kranenburg, M.J. & Ivan, K. (2009).  Enhancement of attachment and cognitive development of young nursery-reared chimpanzees in responsive versus standard care.  Developmental Psychobiology. 51, 173-185.
  • Bethell, E., Vick, S-J., & Bard, K.A. (2007). Measurement of eye gaze in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). American Journal of Primatology, 69, 562-575.
  • Costall, A. (2004). From Darwin to Watson (and Cognitivism) and back again: the principle of animal-environment mutuality. Behavior & Philosophy, 32, 179-195.
  • Davila Ross, M. and Geissmann, T. (in press). Circadian long call distribution in wild orangutans. Primatologie.
  • Davila Ross, M. and Geissmann, T. (2007). Call diversity of wild male orangutans: A phylogenetic approach. American Journal of Primatology, 69, 305-324.
  • Haun, D.B.M. & Call, J. (2008). Imitation recognition in great apes. Current Biology, 18(7), R288-R290.
  • Knight, S. & Edwards, V. (2008). In the company of wolves: The physical, social and psychological benefits of dog ownership. Journal of Aging and Health, 20(4), 437-455.
  • Knight, S., & Vrij, A., Bard, K., & Brandon, D. (in press). Science versus animal welfare: Understanding attitudes toward animal use.  Journal of Social Issues: New Perspectives on Human-Animal Interactions: Theory, Policy and Research.
  • Liebal K, Pika S, Call J, Tomasello M (2004). To move or not to move: how apes alter the attentional state of others. Interaction Studies, 5(2), 199-219.
  • Leavens, D.A., Hopkins, W.D., & Bard, K.A. (2005). Understanding the point of chimpanzee pointing: Epigenesis and ecological validity. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 185-189.
  • Morris, P.H. & Costall A. P. (2000) Beyond anecdotes: Am empirical study of 'anthropomorphism'. Society and Animals, 8, 1063-1119
  • Morris. P.H., Gale, A., & Howe, S. (2002). The factor structure of horse personality. Anthrozoos, 15, 300-322.
  • Morris, P.H., Reddy, V., & Bunting, R.C. (1995). The survival of the cutest: who's responsible for the evolution of the teddy bear? Animal Behaviour, 50, 1697-1700. 
  • Morrison, E. R., Gralewski, L., Campbell, N., & Penton-Voak, I. S. (2007).  Facial movement varies by sex and is related to attractiveness. Evolution and Human Behavior, 28, 186–192.
  • Parr, L.A. & Waller, B.M. (2006). Understanding chimpanzee facial expression: Insights into the evolution of communication. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. 1, 221-228.
  • Waller, B.M. & Dunbar, R.I.M. (2005). Differential behavioural effects of silent bared teeth display and relaxed open mouth display in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Ethology, 111, 129-142.
  • Waller, B.M., Bard, K.A., Vick, S.J. & Smith Pasqualini, M.C. (2007). Perceived differences between chimpanzee and human facial expressions are related to emotional interpretation. Journal of Comparative Psychology, 121(4), 398-404.
  • Waller, B.M., Parr, L.A., Gothard, K.M., Burrows, A.M. and A.J. Fuglevand. (2008). Mapping the contribution of single muscles to facial movements in the Rhesus Macaque. Physiology & Behaviour, 95(1-2), 93-100.

Contact Information

Bridget Waller

Address:
Animals in Psychology Research Group
Department of Psychology
King Henry Building
King Henry I Street
Portsmouth PO1 2DY

Telephone: +44 (0)2392 846639
Fax: +44 (0)2392 846300