狗的执行功能量表(DEFS)在犬类寿命期间所测量的执行功能

Executive Functions as Measured by the Dog Executive Function Scale (DEFS) over the Lifespan of Dogs.

作者信息

Foraita Maike, Howell Tiffani, Bennett Pauleen

机构信息

Anthrozoology Research Group, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia.

出版信息

Animals (Basel). 2023 Feb 2;13(3):533. doi: 10.3390/ani13030533.

Abstract

Executive Functions (EFs) are needed for effortful self-regulation of behaviour and are known to change over the lifespan in humans. In domestic dogs, EFs can be assessed through behavioural rating scales, such as the Dog Executive Function Scale (DEFS). The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether the DEFS, developed initially using a sample of adult dogs, can be used in juvenile (<1 year) and senior (>8 years) dogs. Confirmatory factor analysis of a juvenile and senior dog sample led to good model fit indices, indicating that juvenile and senior dogs' EF structure follows the same functional organisation as found in the DEFS. The secondary aim was to analyse the lifespan development of EFs. Analysis of subscale scores revealed multifaceted relationships with age for four subscales. Working Memory and Attention Towards Owner showed the u-shaped curve traditionally associated with the lifespan development of EFs. Forms of inhibition showed complex associations with age, i.e., Delay Inhibition declined in aging and Motor Regulation increased during aging. Training history and Working Status influenced performance independent of age. More highly trained dogs and working dogs exhibited higher EF skills. Training history appeared more important for EF in non-working dogs than working dogs, perhaps because all working dogs receive a high level of training.

摘要

执行功能(EFs)是行为的自我调节所必需的,并且已知在人类的整个生命周期中会发生变化。在家养犬中,可以通过行为评定量表来评估执行功能,例如犬类执行功能量表(DEFS)。本研究的主要目的是调查最初使用成年犬样本开发的DEFS是否可用于幼犬(<1岁)和老年犬(>8岁)。对幼犬和老年犬样本的验证性因素分析得出了良好的模型拟合指数,表明幼犬和老年犬的执行功能结构遵循与DEFS中发现的相同功能组织。次要目的是分析执行功能的生命周期发展。对分量表分数的分析揭示了四个分量表与年龄的多方面关系。工作记忆和对主人的注意力呈现出传统上与执行功能的生命周期发展相关的U形曲线。抑制形式与年龄呈现出复杂的关联,即延迟抑制在衰老过程中下降,而运动调节在衰老过程中增加。训练历史和工作状态对表现的影响独立于年龄。训练程度更高的犬和工作犬表现出更高的执行功能技能。训练历史对非工作犬的执行功能似乎比对工作犬更重要,这可能是因为所有工作犬都接受了高水平的训练。

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