The Field Of Trans-Species Psychology
Summary By: Faunalytics | Published: July 26, 2012
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This article examines the field of "trans-species psychology", a theory based on the concept that animals are similar to humans emotionally.
An overview of the relatively new field of trans-species psychology, which addresses the emotional, cognitive, and social characteristics that animals exhibit.
Trans-species psychology is based on the concept that animals are similar to humans emotionally, cognitively, and socially. This form of psychology is applied daily within animal sanctuaries, as caretakers balance physical and emotional needs.
This relatively new field of science allows humans to view animals as a culture, analyzing how the culture eats, lives, mourns, celebrates, and works. This perspective will allow researchers to understand how and why species have gone extinct and how to prevent further extinction.
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Faunalytics is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to helping animals by providing useful information to advocates to help them increase their impact.
Citations:
Gay Bradshaw, Lori Marino, Best Friends Magazine, 2007

