Optimistic ants: Positive cognitive judgement bias but no emotional contagion in the ant Lasius niger
K. Wenig, H. Kapfinger, A. Koch, T. J. Czaczkes
This study assesses cognitive bias and emotional contagion in ants using a judgment bias task, finding optimism but no emotional contagion.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition