The Psychology of Dogs

Dr Yong Min Hooi, Experimental Psychologist

07-Mar-18 15:00

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We ushered in the Year of the Dog recently but how much do we know about the psychology of man’s best friend? Do they dream? Do they have a sense of justice or morality? Helping us understand is Dr Yong Min Hooi, an experimental psychologist from Sunway University who spent a large part of her academic career studying the emotional interior of canines.

Produced by: Chua Ern Teck

Presented by: Chua Ern Teck

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Tags: Pets, Dogs, Animal Intelligence, The Bigger Picture, Live and Learn

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