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The goldfish was asked a question and by the time the question was processed, he'd already forgotten what the question was. Hence where the 3 second memory of a goldfish derived.
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How many seconds memory does a goldfish have?
three.
How would a goldfish do on a math test?
Ha, ha, ha! Funny question. I bet that the goldfish will get zero. First, goldfish don't have hands. How can they write or type or show an answer? Second, goldfish have a three second memory. Don't expect them to recognize you as their owner, because they'll forget.
What does a goldfish have a memory span of?
At least three months.
Memory of a goldfish?
The thought that goldfish only have a memory of three seconds is false. Studies show that a goldfish has a memory of a few months. Goldfish have been taught to go through mazes or do tricks. The simplest way to prove that a goldfish has a memory longer than three seconds is to observe what they do right before they are fed. They tend to congregate at the surface near the human that feeds them. Goldfish clearly remember (have a memory) that seeing a human often leads to being fed. myth busted
Who has a three second attention span?
Certainly not goldfish. That old saying has been proven to be incorrect. Goldfish can easily be trained and simply by comming up to where they are used to being fed indicates that they do have a good memory.
What is a memory span of a goldfish?
I know as a fact (from a book) that a goldfish only has a three-second memory. So I never expect my goldfish to recognize me as their owner! =) Despite popular opinion that goldfish have no memory it has been show in many studies they do have long term memories. It is generally accepted be around two week but some studies have shown it to be up to 11 months.
What are some unusual scientific facts?
Goldfish have a three secound memory
What is the mythical belief about the memory of a goldfish?
The myth is three seconds. The truth is closer to three months.
Can you teach your goldfish tricks?
Yes, but it requires constant bribes, and goldfish only have a memory span of three months. Few people have taught their fish tricks,
How do you bond with a goldfish?
It is impossible to gain a 'bond' with a Goldfish. They have such a small brain so they can only gain memory for three seconds, after that time is up they forget everything.
What animal has the worst memory?
A goldfish (5 or 3 second memory span) EDIT: Not true, goldfish have been known to remember things (such as the location of a lever delivering food) for as long as three months. They also have some sense of time, the lever only being active during specific times of the day and they only used it while active.
Does goldfish have good memory?
It is commonly thought that goldfish have a memory of around 3 seconds. This is incorrect. In experiments they have been shown to hold memories for at least three months. I am unaware of the origin of the 3 second theory . -
