Behavioural, but not motivational, trade-offs in a cockroach
Joe Jenkinson, Joanna Logan, Christopher Robertson, Keith Lockhart, David N. Fisher
This study investigates whether cockroaches can make motivational trade-offs, finding they avoid light-exposed food but do not adjust preferences flexibly, suggesting limited cognitive complexity.
bioRxiv · Oct 31, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition