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Comparative Cognitive Science Lab
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The lab studies the workings of the mind in humans and animals using biological methods, in the field of comparative cognitive science.
AboutAbout the lab
Studying the human and animal mind with biological methods.
The Comparative Cognitive Science Lab studies the workings of the mind in humans and animals (primates) using biological methods.
By comparing human and animal behavior, the lab identifies the distinctive features of the human mind and what it shares with animals.
The lab also investigates the physiological mechanisms behind feelings of anger and fear, using brain waves (EEG) and responses of the heart and blood vessels, such as blood pressure and heart rate, as clues.
Currently, the lab also studies brain activity while people play computer games, as well as psychology in virtual environments.
Key terms
- Comparative cognitive science
- Research that compares human and animal behavior to explore the characteristics of the mind and what humans and animals have in common. This lab compares humans and primates.
- Brain waves (EEG)
- A type of signal that reflects brain activity. This lab uses it as one physiological indicator when people feel anger or fear.
NewsLab news
Paper on disgust and fear in chimpanzees published in iScience
Review on social factors in food intake and food preferences published in a handbook
Doctoral student receives the Human Communication Award from the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers
Doctoral student receives the Best Presentation Award at the 14th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Affective Science
Review summarizing research on anger suppression published in the Japanese Journal of Psychology
ResearchResearch themes
The lab studies the workings of the mind using biological methods, comparing the behavior of humans and animals. It explores the physiological mechanisms behind feelings of anger and fear through brain waves and responses of the heart and blood vessels.
View More ↗MembersFaculty
- ProfessorNobuyuki Kawai
- Assistant ProfessorTakeshi Miyamoto
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- Top image: “Male chimpanzee using enrichment box” Damien Neadle / CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
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