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Animal Behavior
APSC 3064
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Positive reinforcement | adding something desirable to encourage repetition of a behavior |
| Negative reinforcement | removing something undesirable to encourage repetition of a behavior |
| Positive correction | adding something undesirable to discourage repetition of a behavior |
| Negative correction | removing something desirable to discourage repetition of a behavior |
| Stereotypies | repetitive, seemingly pointless movements |
| Hypothyroidism | weight gain, lethargy, hair loss; contributes to anxiety, aggression and other behavior problems |
| Behavior-related seizures | 'limbic epilepsy' or 'partial seizures'; aggression, extreme fear, appetive or predatory behavior; bizarre behavior and then period of reduced responsiveness; Springer rage(aggressive attacks directed toward owner) |
| Canine Cognitive Dysfunction | equivalent of Alzheimer's disease; signs are similar to those in humans; pathological condition(not normal aging); plaques of protein are deposited between nerve cells in brain |
| Nocturnal Separation Anxiety | hypervigilant, anxious, sensitive; possible causes are brain, bone, bladder, eye tumors, or severe arthritis of the spine |
| Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) | very rare in dogs; debatable whether this condition exists in dogs; |
| Narcolepsy | dogs will fall asleep anywhere at anytime; single recessive gene prevents molecules called hypocretins from facilitating wakeful state |
| Pheromone | a chemical compound produced and secreted by an animal that influences behavior and development of other members of same species |
| Serotonin | acts both as a chemical messenger(neurotransmitter) that transmits nerve signals and causes blood vessels to narrow; levels in brain can alter mood(associated with pleasant, relaxed sensations) |
| Dopamine | classified as catecholamine; used in treatment of Parkinson's disease |
| Separation Anxiety | often misdiagnosed(or mislabeled) and can have many causes and symptoms; treatments are using pheromone diffusers and Rescue Remedy |
| REM Behavior Disorder | violent movement disorder with vocalization, perambulation, wanton aggression while in deep sleep |
| Liver Shunts | congenital vascular shunts that cause blood coming from intestines to bypass the liver instead of going through it; unprocessed toxins(ammonia) reach general circulation; causes inappetence, circling, disorientation, pacing, and staring |
| Lethal Acrodematitis | inability to metabolize zinc properly; inflammation of lower extremities of limbs, especially paws |
| Lissencephaly | rare; brain has a smooth, unwrinkled surface; serious neurological problem(learning difficulties, visual deficits) |
| Aversive | unpleasant stimulus that does not get a result |
| Punishment | stimulus that decreases frequency of immediately preceding behavior so that it is less likely to occur |
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