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Potential Markers of Consciousness in Other Animals: Key References

  • 1. ROR icon London School of Economics and Political Science
  • 2. ROR icon University of Bristol

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Animal consciousness research has so far focussed on five broad types of potential marker of consciousness in other animals: learning-related tests, integrative decision-making, mental simulation, metacognitive and report-like behaviour, and REM-like sleep and dream-like states. This document provides some key references regarding each type of test followed by a summary table.

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European Commission
ASENT - Foundations of Animal Sentience 851145