Reciprocal processes of sensory perception and social bonding: an integrated social‐sensory framework of social behavior

NH Prior, EJ Bentz, AG Ophir - Genes, Brain and Behavior, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Organisms filter the complexity of natural stimuli through their individual sensory and
perceptual systems. Such perceptual filtering is particularly important for social stimuli. A …

A semiotic modern synthesis: Conducting quantitative studies in zoosemiotics and interpreting existing ethological studies through a semiotic framework

A Lewis - Biosemiotics, 2021 - Springer
In this paper, I present an argument that quantitative behavioural analysis can be used in
zoosemiotic studies to advance the field of biosemiotics. The premise is that signs and …

A Biosemiotic Perspective on Reward-Based Animal Training Techniques

A Lewis - Biosemiotics, 2021 - Springer
In this paper, I examine the way humans interact with domestic companion animals, with a
focus on 'positive reward-based training'methods, particularly for dogs. From a biosemiotic …