Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Nonconscious Mimicry01:13

Nonconscious Mimicry

3.6K
Nonconscious mimicry occurs when individuals alter their mannerisms to match the behaviors and expressions of those nearby, without intention.
3.6K
Naturalistic Observations02:30

Naturalistic Observations

15.2K
If you want to understand how behavior occurs, one of the best ways to gain information is to simply observe the behavior in its natural context. However, people might change their behavior in unexpected ways if they know they are being observed. How do researchers obtain accurate information when people tend to hide their natural behavior? As an example, imagine that your professor asks everyone in your class to raise their hand if they always wash their hands after using the restroom. Chances...
15.2K
Bystander Effect02:09

Bystander Effect

9.6K
The discussion of bullying highlights the problem of witnesses not intervening to help a victim. This is a common occurrence, as the following well-publicized event demonstrates. In 1964, in Queens, New York, a 19-year-old woman named Kitty Genovese was attacked by a person with a knife near the back entrance to her apartment building and again in the hallway inside her apartment building. When the attack occurred, she screamed for help numerous times and eventually died from her stab wounds.
9.6K
Actor-Observer Effect01:23

Actor-Observer Effect

587
The actor-observer effect, a cognitive bias closely linked to the fundamental attribution error, refers to the tendency for individuals to attribute their behavior to external, situational factors while explaining others’ behavior in terms of internal, dispositional traits. This asymmetry in attribution significantly influences social perception and judgment.Cognitive Mechanisms Behind the EffectTwo primary psychological mechanisms contribute to the actor-observer effect: differences in...
587
Understanding Deception01:14

Understanding Deception

266
Deception is a pervasive aspect of human communication. Empirical studies have shown that most individuals engage in some form of deceit on a daily basis, with approximately 20% of social exchanges involving deceptive elements. Lying follows a developmental trajectory, peaking during adolescence and declining with age, possibly due to the maturation of cognitive control and social accountability.Cognitive and Social Factors in Deception DetectionDespite its prevalence, accurately detecting...
266
Behaviorism01:28

Behaviorism

7.7K
The field of behaviorism was pioneered by figures such as Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner fundamentally shifted the focus of psychology to the observable and controllable aspects of human and animal behavior. This shift marked a critical evolution in the discipline, emphasizing scientific rigor and experimental methodology.
The core premise of behaviorism is its focus on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. This approach argues that true scientific...
7.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Everyday norms have become more permissive over time and vary across cultures.

Communications psychology·2025
Same author

Field observations and survey evidence to assess predictors of mask wearing across different outdoor activities in an Argentine city during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applied psychology. Health and well-being·2021
Same author

Still-face Effect in Dogs (<i>Canis familiaris</i>). A Pilot Study.

Journal of applied animal welfare science : JAAWS·2021
Same author

Correction: Study of the efficacy of the Hero program: Cross-national evidence.

PloS one·2021
Same author

Effects of oxytocin administration and the dog-owner bond on dogs' rescue behavior.

Animal cognition·2021
Same author

Study of the efficacy of the Hero program: Cross-national evidence.

PloS one·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs
08:59

The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs

Published on: October 13, 2017

20.9K

Dogs' Eavesdropping from people's reactions in third party interactions.

Esteban Freidin1, Natalia Putrino, María D'Orazio

  • 1Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida, Centro Científico Tecnológico Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Bahía Blanca, Argentina.

Plos One
|November 16, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Dogs can assess social interactions by eavesdropping, developing preferences for individuals based on observed behavior. This study shows dogs favor those who received positive reactions, indicating complex social cognition in canine behavior.

More Related Videos

Recording Mouse Ultrasonic Vocalizations to Evaluate Social Communication
10:28

Recording Mouse Ultrasonic Vocalizations to Evaluate Social Communication

Published on: June 5, 2016

25.7K
Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors
06:41

Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors

Published on: February 25, 2011

95.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs
08:59

The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs

Published on: October 13, 2017

20.9K
Recording Mouse Ultrasonic Vocalizations to Evaluate Social Communication
10:28

Recording Mouse Ultrasonic Vocalizations to Evaluate Social Communication

Published on: June 5, 2016

25.7K
Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors
06:41

Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors

Published on: February 25, 2011

95.9K

Area of Science:

  • Animal Behavior
  • Cognitive Ethology
  • Social Cognition

Background:

  • Eavesdropping allows individuals to gain information about third-party interactions, indirectly attributing reputation.
  • Previous research indicates dogs form preferences based on observed cooperativeness towards others.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate dogs' eavesdropping abilities further by examining their responses to observed social interactions.
  • To determine if dogs can differentiate individuals based on the reactions they receive from a third party.

Main Methods:

  • Dogs observed cooperative demonstrators (donors) interacting with a beggar, who displayed positive or negative reactions.
  • Experiments controlled for beggar's gestures, verbal cues, local enhancement, and non-social cues to isolate factors influencing dog preference.
  • Dogs' choices between donors were recorded under various conditions.

Main Results:

  • Dogs preferentially approached the donor who received positive reactions from the beggar.
  • Neither the beggar's gestures nor verbal cues alone influenced dogs' preferences.
  • Dogs' choices were random when donors switched places or were replaced by platforms, ruling out simple location bias.

Conclusions:

  • Dogs' nonrandom choices depended on multiple cues, including donor location and beggar's combined verbal, gestural, and eating behaviors.
  • Evidence suggests dogs integrate various social cues during eavesdropping.
  • No conclusive evidence was found that dogs discriminated donors by physical features, a prerequisite for reputation attribution.