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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 . -
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∙ 6y agoAlthough people have justified keeping goldfish in a small bowl on the basis that the fish doesn't get bored going around and around as its memory is so short that each orbit is a whole new adventure, studies indicate that goldfish have a memory-span of at least three months and can distinguish between different shapes, colors and sounds. Goldfish can be trained to recognize and to react to light signals of different colors or to perform tricks. Every fish owner will testify that fish have learned to anticipate their daily feeding from activities in the room and rise to the surface in preparation to the event. This indicates a memory span of at least 24 hours.
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When was Goldfish Memory created?
Goldfish Memory was created in 2003.
What is the duration of Goldfish Memory?
The duration of Goldfish Memory is 1.42 hours.
Have goldfish's really have a terrible memory as people say?
There have been a few studies on it, goldfish actually have a memory of about 3months. There have been a few studies on it, goldfish actually have a memory of about 3months.
Do goldfish only have a memory span of 3 seconds?
goldfish do have longer than a 3 second memory
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
Where did the goldfish three second memory myth originate?
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.
What is the smallest animal with the biggest memory?
goldfish
How many seconds memory does a goldfish have?
three.
What does a goldfish have a memory span of?
At least three months.
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 fish is said to be forgetful?
The goldfish It is said a goldfish only has a memory span of just a few seconds
What are the ratings and certificates for Goldfish Memory - 2003?
Goldfish Memory - 2003 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M Brazil:14 Germany:6 Ireland:15 UK:15
