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VET 135 Week 1
Animal Behavior
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Discovered compassion fatigue | Sophia Yin |
| AKA: AVBT | Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians |
| The leading cause of relinquishment/euthanasia of pets in the US. | Behavior problems |
| Normal and acceptable conduct, enhances human-animal bond | Behavior wellness |
| ____ is the most common issue when dealing with behavioral problems. | Fear |
| Up to ____ of dog owners complain their dogs have behavioral issues. | 90% |
| Neonatal period | birth to 14 days, this is the stage early in life where they accept everything around them and have no fear response. |
| Transition period | 10 to 16 days, brainwave patterns start to mature and play-fighting with littermates begins |
| Socialization period | 4 to 14 weeks, rate of mental development will now depend on the complexity of their environment. |
| Juvenile period | up to 6 months, Age when most rapid learning occurs, greatest impact on future social behaviors will be made by any behavior that happens at this point. |
| Tameness | Occurs within the single animal's lifetime |
| Domestication | Process occurring over many generations |
| Friendly greeting | Tail high and not bristled, head high |
| Aggressive posture | Tail hangs straight down |
| Defensive posture | Tail curved down and bristled |
| Fearful posture | Tail raised and bristled |
| Step 1 of the Five-step positive Proaction Plan | Elicit and reinforce appropriate behavior |
| Step 2 of the Five-step positive Proaction Plan | Prevent or minimize inappropriate behavior |
| Step 3 of the Five-step positive Proaction Plan | Meet the pet's behavioral and developmental needs |
| Step 4 of the Five-step positive Proaction Plan | Use the "Take Away" method (Negative Punishment) to discourage inappropriate behavior |
| Step 5 of the Five-step positive Proaction Plan | Minimize discipline (Positive Punishment) and use it correctly when necessary |
| ______ MUST occur when the animal is performing the undesirable behavior | Punishment |
| The punishment must occur ______ the animal performs the undesirable behavior. | every time |
| Positive reinforcement | adding something the pet wants, increased the likelihood that the behavior will happen again |
| Negative Reinforcement | Removing something aversive, increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur |
| Positive punishment | Adding something aversive, decreases the likelihood that the behavior will occur |
| Negative punishment | Removing something aversive, decreases the likelihood that the behavior will occur |
| Temperament in kittens is highly ______. | Inheritable. |
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