Quiz 2 Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is the definition of stereotypy?
a.An innate behaviour that varies each time it is performed.
b.Any learned behaviour displayed by captive wild animals.
c.A conditioned behaviour that is always triggered by an external stimulus.
d.The repetition of a motor pattern that serves no apparent goal or function.
The repetition of a motor pattern that serves no apparent goal or function
Which of the following is NOT a factor that may contribute to stress and abnormal repetitive behaviours in animals?
a.Enrichment.
b.Poor maternal care.
c.Unpredictable schedule.
d.Positive punishment.
a.Enrichment.
What is a potential consequence of cribbing in horses?
a.
Increased social interaction
b.
Improved grazing ability
c.
Excess wear on incisors and potential fitness issues
d.
Enhanced training responsiveness
c.
Excess wear on incisors and potential fitness issues
Which of the following is a correct description of desensitisation?
a.
An animal’s behavioural response to a stimulus is present at a low intensity but increases over time.
b.
The stimulus is presented at a low intensity and does not trigger an emotional or behavioural response initially.
c.
The intensity of the stimulus decreases over time during desensitisation.
d.
Desensitisation is one of many types of associative learning.
The stimulus is presented at a low intensity and does not trigger an emotional or behavioural response initially.
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in the treatment of repetitive disorders in dogs?
Dopamine
A dog-owning client does some online research and then approaches you asking why positive punishment is such a bad idea for dog training. Outline your response
Emotional learning of associations can occur when an animal is exposed to a stimulus that causes pain, discomfort or fear.
Animals develop increased stress responses when exposed to training using positive punishment.
The freeze response and learned helplessness can be confused with a calm and compliant animal who is happy to obey.
Training techniques that aim to stop some behaviours can lead to other undesirable behaviours emerging, e.g. aggression.
Positive punishment can also result in inhibition of behaviours that serve as communication signals.
At what age do a puppy’s eyes open?
a.
In utero.
b.
At birth.
c.
3–5 days after birth.
d.
10–14 days after birth
10–14 days after birth
What is the term for the retention of juvenile characteristics in adult dogs?
a.
Neotony.
b.
Altricial.
c.
Precocial.
d.
Paedomorphosis.
Neotony
In regard to play behaviour, which statement is true about dogs?
a.
The ‘play bow’ position in dogs can be easily confused for a fearful response.
b.
Severely food-deprived dogs may not play.
c.
Normal play does not involve repeated mounting attempts.
d.
Puppies should be discouraged from playing with adult dogs before the age of 36 weeks.
b.Severely food-deprived dogs may not play.
Which of the following training methods would qualify as negative reinforcement?
a.
Removing a dog’s favourite companion from their yard.
b.
Striking a dog with a stick when it did not comply with a command.
c.
Feeding a dog it’s favourite treat – a piece of dried liver.
d.
Loosening a choke chain restraining a dog.
Loosening a choke chain restraining a dog
Which of the following statements regarding gonadectomy of dogs is accurate?
a.
Castration eliminates aggressive behaviour.
b.
Spaying increases metabolic rate.
c.
Castration reduces urine marking behaviour.
d.
Spaying is effective in reducing fearful behaviours
Castration reduces urine marking behaviour.
Name the five behavioural “type forms” (taxonomic standards for comparison) representing domestic dogs.
Village dogs.
Livestock-guarding dogs.
Sled dogs.
Herding dogs, gun dogs, and hounds.
Household dogs.
How long does the neonatal age last in cats?
a.
Birth–2 days of age.
b.
Birth–7 days of age.
c.
Birth–14 days of age.
d.
Birth–21 days of age
c.Birth–14 days of age.
What is an accurate definition of a feral cat?
a.
Any aggressive member of the species Felis catus.
b.
Any free-living felid.
c.
A cat that is reliant on humans but not owned by one family.
d.
A free-living cat whose ancestors were domesticated.
A free-living cat whose ancestors were domesticated.
Which behaviour indicates the highest level of arousal on the cat stress ladder?
a.
Growling with ears flat.
b.
Tail thumping.
c.
Stiff body with piloerection.
d.
Ears folded or out to the side.
a.Growling with ears flat.
What is indicated by tail thumping in cats?
a.
Playfulness.
b.
Relaxation.
c.
Fear.
d.
Agitation.
d.Agitation.
What is the definition of periuria?
a.The production and passage of abnormally large amounts of urine.
b.deposition of faeces in undesired locations irrespective of the cause.
c.Deposition of faeces outside the litter box for the purpose of communication.
d.Deposition of urine in undesired locations irrespective of the cause.
Deposition of urine in undesired locations irrespective of the cause.
What are the 5 pillars of a healthy feline environment
1.A safe place.
2.Multiple and separated key environmental resources.
3.Opportunity for play and predatory behaviour.
4.Positive, consistent and predictable human-cat social interaction.
5.An environment that respects the cat’s sense of smell and other senses.
The ideal socialisation period in dogs is:
a.
1–3 weeks.
b.
3–12 weeks.
c.
12–24 weeks.
d.
24–36 weeks.
3–12 weeks.
What is an ideal age at which to separate puppies from their dam (mother) and littermates?
a.
4–6 weeks.
b.
6–8 weeks.
c.
8–10 weeks.
d.
10–12 weeks
c.8–10 weeks.
When do the two fear periods occur during a puppy’s development?
~8 weeks and 6 months
Which of the following dog breeds is over-represented in clinical cases of the abnormal repetitive behaviour known as ‘spinning’?
Bull terrier
What is a common treatment approach for dogs with abnormal repetitive behaviours?
Increasing enrichment
Which behaviour modifying drug is commonly used in the treatment of severe abnormal repetitive behaviour in dogs?
Fluoxetine
