Obiettivo Metacognition is monitoring one's own thoughts and using that knowledge to guide decision-making; for example, knowing one lacks the knowledge needed to solve a problem. Do non-human animals have metacognition? I will investigate how honey bees solve choice tasks when available information is limited. Do they use metacognition or alternative simpler strategies? I will examine how bees recognize and communicate uncertainty about floral resources when foraging socially. I will determine how natural and manipulated changes in neuronal complexity relate to the abilities of bees to solve cognitive demanding tasks and foraging. Finally, I will examine how cognitive differences, natural and otherwise, relate to neuronal complexity by determining the anatomical changes that occur in key regions of the honey bee brain. This study will determine the relationship between neuronal complexity and cognitive ability and foraging performance and will advance understanding of the evolution and biology of cognition. Campo scientifico natural sciencesbiological scienceszoologyentomologyapidology Programma(i) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Argomento(i) FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Invito a presentare proposte FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IIF Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinatore QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Contributo UE € 299 558,40 Indirizzo 327 MILE END ROAD E1 4NS London Regno Unito Mostra sulla mappa Regione London Inner London — East Tower Hamlets Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Lars Chittka (Prof.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato
