Cats are sometimes difficult to understand. They can even be ruthless. Bad guys. Do you see what I’m talking about ? Then the questionnaire developed by researchers at the University of Liverpool is certainly for you. It should help you assess your cat’s level of psychopathy. And why not, find solutions to soothe your relationship.
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If i tell you psychopath, do you immediately think of Hannibal Lecter? Or maybe to Dexter? Or to Anton Chigurh, the big bad of No country for old men? Annie Wilkes, the furious fan of Misery? Or in real life, to Jeffrey Dahmer? But you have to admit that you also have serious doubts about … your cat!
Is your cat a psychopath? Or is he just … a little temperamental? From scientists from the University of Liverpool (United Kingdom) offer you today to find out. Thanks to a questionnaire available online which allows, according to them, to evaluate the psychopathic tendencies of our adored tomcats. To develop it, they relied on thousands of cats-humans relations.
Recall that psychopathy is defined as a personality disorder. It is characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, an absence – or at least an alteration – ofempathy and remorse as well as bold, uninhibited and selfish features. Among the conceptualizations of this disorder which coexist today, let us quote the triarchical model at the base of the work of the researchers of the University of Liverpool. He emphasizes three observable characteristics: daring – reflected in great self-confidence and significant tolerance for stress and danger -, disinhibition – which corresponds to a lack of impulse control – and wickedness – characterized by the lack of attachment to others.
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Your cat exploring dangerous environments like the neighbor’s garden where a mean dog roams. Does he chase other cats? Does it torment its prey? Is he running into your apartment for no reason? Does he obey the rules of your house? Does he suddenly change his mood? Does he ever scream for no apparent reason? Does he enjoy caresses? From 46 such questions, the researchers promise to return you an estimate of your cat’s level of psychopathy. With the aim of helping you improve your relationship with him.
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Also when she finally killed it she yelled at me about how proud she was. The psychopath. pic.twitter.com/7seV6JWMyX
– Sabo (@ sa8oteur) June 19, 2018
The researchers point out that it is probable that all cats present at least one or the other of the characteristics of psychopathy. The heavy heritage of their ancestors forced them to struggle endlessly to access food, land or even mating. However, some of these characteristics associated with psychopathy are regularly invoked during the abandonment of cats.
Have you ever wondered why cats cackle when they observe a bird? It could be a case of “aggressive mimicry”! © Futura
The work of researchers at the University of Liverpool shows that the disinhibition and hostility of a cat towards pets can be synonymous with better relationships with humans. On the other hand, wickedness and daring appear to be detrimental. But solutions – other than abandonment – can be found. Like everything else, provide your cat with obstacles to climb or objects to scratch.
Cute kitten Kittens are born deaf, and it is only after several weeks that their hearing reaches its full potential. The eyes do not open until the second week of life. They are blue at first and take on their final color after about two months. © Aka, Wikimedia Commons, cc by sa 2.5
The folded ears of the scottish fold Originally from Scotland, the Scottish Fold is easily recognized by its ears folded forward. Unlike the highland fold, its cousin, it has very short-haired fur. Origin: Scotland © Psihopat, Wikimedia Commons, cc by sa 3.0
The great flexibility of the cat Like other felines, cats have a particular skeleton which gives them great flexibility. Their neck vertebrae are short, and their small collarbone is connected to the breastbone by a single ligament. They can thus move their shoulders independently of each other. © OlsenWeb, Flickr, by nc nd 2.0
The sight of the cat and its piercing gaze Sight is the primary sense of cats. Their field of vision is 287 °, compared to only 180 ° for humans. In low light, cats see six to eight times better than humans. However, their daytime vision is not very efficient, these felines have a poor perception of colors and details. © Mike Grimes, cc by nc 2.0
The cat’s whiskers The sense of touch is also well developed in cats. They have long hairs, called vibrissae, on their whiskers, paws, chin, and eyebrows. These allow him to estimate the distance to an obstacle, even in total darkness. © Ruth, Flickr, by nc nd 2.0
The long hairs of the Persian cat Originally from Iran, the Persian cat is very easily recognized by its long silky hair. He has a round figure and a face with a very short muzzle. Origin: Iran © Chosovi, Wikimedia Commons, cc by 3.0
The bunny cat The Abyssinian, also called the bunny cat, is said to be one of the oldest breeds of cats. Many believe he was originally from Egypt, although there is no formal proof. Origin: Asia © Maliangkay, Wikimedia Commons, DP
The wild cat In some regions, a wild cat refers to a non-domestic animal close to the cat, but which does not necessarily belong to the species Felis silvestris. In Canada, the bobcat is thus considered to be a wild cat. © Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons, cc by sa 3.0
The Thai cat, a cousin of the Siamese As the name suggests, the Thai cat is originally from Thailand. It resembles the Siamese, but is more massive and rounder than the latter. Origin: Thailand © Kamée, Wikimedia Commons, GNU 1.2
Savannah, half cat half serval The result of a cross between an African feline, the serval, and a domestic cat, the savannah is a new breed of large cats. The first savannah was created in the United States in April 1986. A 43 cm female savannah at the withers holds the record for the largest domestic cat in the world. This breed has several similarities to the serval, including size, color and shape of the ears. Origin: United States © shayhaas, Flickr, cc by nc sa 2.0
The selkirk rex, a ball of curly hair With its curly coat, the selkirk rex is easily recognizable. The first selkirk rex was discovered in 1987 by an American Persian cat breeder. The latter was immediately seduced by this unparalleled breed. Origin: United States © Exition, Flickr, cc by nc sa 2.0
The Mekong bobtail The Mekong bobtail is easily recognized by its tiny tail, which is sometimes completely absent. This particular physical characteristic is due to a genetic mutation. Origin: Russia © Alex Opryatin, Wikimedia Commons, cc by sa 3.0
The kittens nap When they are born, the kittens show phantom stripes which gradually disappear with the growth of the hair. © Macphreak, Wikimedia Commons, cc by sa 3.0
The Carthusian monastery, one of the oldest cats in the world One of the oldest natural breeds of cats, the Carthusian, owes its name to the Carthusian monks in whom it pursued rats carrying the plague. Originally from Turkey and Iran, he would have been brought back to France at the time of the Crusades. Origin: Turkey, Iran © Abujoy, Wikimedia Commons, cc by sa 3.0
Maine coon, raccoon genes? The Maine Coon is the oldest natural American breed of cats. It is also, after the savannah, one of the largest breeds of domestic cats. Several legends revolve around its origins. The most widespread says that the Maine coon is the result of a cross between a cat and a raccoon, from which it would have borrowed its color and its very bushy tail. Of course, this is genetically impossible. However, the breed bears traces of this history in its name (raccoon is called raccoon in English) Origin: Maine (United States) © Ankord, Wikimedia Commons, DP
The ragdoll, a rag doll The ragdoll is a very special cat. Its name, which literally means “rag doll”, comes from the fact that when worn it becomes completely soft. Origin: United States © Mike Lawson, Flickr, cc by nc nd 2.0
The oriental, a Siamese with a colorful dress Like the Siamese, the oriental or oriental shorthair is native to Thailand. Both arrived in the UK at the end of the 19th century, although the Siamese was preferred by the British. Unlike the Siamese, the oriental has a colorful dress. Origin: Thailand © Heikki Siltala, Wikimedia Commons, cc by 3.0
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