Cohen (2002) Assessed Observer's Sensitivity to Human, Dog and Seal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Cohen (2002) assessed observer's sensitivity to human, dog and seal motion using point-light displays. What is their conclusion about sensitivity?

• A) We are less sensitive to animal motion
• B) We are more sensitive to observed motions resembling our own actions
• C) We are more sensitive to actions for human motion
• D) We have the same sensitivity to both human and animal motion
• E) None of the above

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