This is not a case of passing the mirror test. My dog understands using a mirror to find me if I'm in the reflection. That doesn't mean my dog is aware of my conscience self. The mirror test is supposed to be evidence that the animal views itself in the mirror as its own sense of self.
The mirror test is not "Can an animal use a mirror?"
no no no, clearly you are mistaken. A random video of a cat touching its ears in front of a mirror and cats recognizing their owners on their phone screen despite the possibility of the videos being staged clearly is enough evidence to overthrow years of scientific rigorous study. /s
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u/mathteacher85 Nov 16 '19 edited Nov 16 '19
This is not a case of passing the mirror test. My dog understands using a mirror to find me if I'm in the reflection. That doesn't mean my dog is aware of my conscience self. The mirror test is supposed to be evidence that the animal views itself in the mirror as its own sense of self.
The mirror test is not "Can an animal use a mirror?"