But we already knew that, didn’t we?
A new study, conducted by Oregon State University, shows that cats can form bonds with their caretakers, similar to how dogs and babies do. Cats are just more aloof (сдержанные, сами по себе). For the study researchers observed a total of 70 kittens between the ages of three and eight months. First, the cats were put in a room with their owners for two minutes, then, separate for the same amount of time, returning for a two-minute reunion (воссоединение, новая встреча). About 64 percent of the kittens displayed a secure attachment (надежная привязанность) to their owner.
Kristyn Vitale, lead study author, said that most cats are looking to their owners for safety and security. “It’s important for owners to think about that,” Vitale said. “When they’re in a stressful situation, how they’re behaving can actually have a direct impact on their cats’ behavior.” So if you’re feeling zen (вы в состоянии дзен), your cat will be, too.
Read the full article here:
https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/cats-form-attachments-owners-study.html
