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Metamemory as evidence of animal consciousness: the type that does the trick.

Biology & Philosophy July 29, 2009 DOI: 10.1007/s10539-009-9171-0 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points Argues that metamemory, specifically the type involving explicit monitoring and reporting of memory states, can provide evidence for animal consciousness, proposing that this capacity indicates a form of introspective awareness.

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Metamemory as evidence of animal consciousness: the type that does the trick.

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