Question 1

The pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their caretakers in early life is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  instinct 
D)  imprinting 
A)  classical conditioning 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  instinct 
D)  imprinting D

Question 2

The attribution of human characteristics and emotions to animals is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  anthropomorphism 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  habituation 
D)  imprinting 
A)  anthropomorphism 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  habituation 
D)  imprinting A

Question 3

The best way to prevent or resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbally scold the dog. 
B)  put the dog in "time out" whenever it is caught chewing. 
C)  provide a variety of toys to make household objects less appealing. 
D)  make sure the environment is quiet at all times to prevent noise stress. 
A)  verbally scold the dog. 
B)  put the dog in "time out" whenever it is caught chewing. 
C)  provide a variety of toys to make household objects less appealing. 
D)  make sure the environment is quiet at all times to prevent noise stress. C

Question 4

Clients most often report problem aggressive behavior in dogs directed toward:

Accepted Answer

A)  people 
B)  other dogs 
C)  cats 
D)  furniture 
A)  people 
B)  other dogs 
C)  cats 
D)  furniture

Question 5

Withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  positive punishment 
D)  negative punishment 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  positive punishment 
D)  negative punishment

Question 6

To do a cystocentesis, what position would you hold a dog or cat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorsal recumbency 
B)  Sternal recumbency 
C)  Ventral recumbency 
D)  Supine recumbency 
A)  Dorsal recumbency 
B)  Sternal recumbency 
C)  Ventral recumbency 
D)  Supine recumbency

Question 7

Cats scratch objects for several reasons. Which reason is least supported by behavioral scientists?

Accepted Answer

A)  To mark their territory 
B)  To stretch their muscles and to play 
C)  To remove the worn outer sheaths from their claws 
D)  To retaliate against their owner 
A)  To mark their territory 
B)  To stretch their muscles and to play 
C)  To remove the worn outer sheaths from their claws 
D)  To retaliate against their owner

Question 8

Which statement is true regarding litter boxes for cats?

Accepted Answer

A)  One box is sufficient for multiple cats. 
B)  Litter box material should be coarse-grained and firm. 
C)  The box should be kept full of litter, to just below the rim of the container. 
D)  Litter boxes should be cleaned daily. 
A)  One box is sufficient for multiple cats. 
B)  Litter box material should be coarse-grained and firm. 
C)  The box should be kept full of litter, to just below the rim of the container. 
D)  Litter boxes should be cleaned daily.

Question 9

For veterinary treatment, friendly cats are best restrained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the owner 
B)  placing them into a cat bag 
C)  applying minimal physical restraint 
D)  a sharp tone of voice 
A)  the owner 
B)  placing them into a cat bag 
C)  applying minimal physical restraint 
D)  a sharp tone of voice

Question 10

Which teeth on the cat cause the deepest puncture wounds if you are bitten?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incisors 
B)  Canines 
C)  Premolars 
D)  Molars 
A)  Incisors 
B)  Canines 
C)  Premolars 
D)  Molars

Question 11

The association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  classical conditioning 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  instinct 
D)  imprinting 
A)  classical conditioning 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  instinct 
D)  imprinting

Question 12

A dog's head dropped lower than its shoulders, tail straight out, and looking right at you indicates a dog that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal and well adjusted 
B)  nervous 
C)  frightened 
D)  aggressive 
A)  normal and well adjusted 
B)  nervous 
C)  frightened 
D)  aggressive

Question 13

Which option is best to use for lifting a 90-lb pregnant dog?

Accepted Answer

A)  One arm around the neck and one under the abdomen 
B)  One arm around the chest and the other around the back legs 
C)  Putting the front legs on a table and boosting the back end up 
D)  One person controlling the neck and chest, the other controlling the abdomen and rear 
A)  One arm around the neck and one under the abdomen 
B)  One arm around the chest and the other around the back legs 
C)  Putting the front legs on a table and boosting the back end up 
D)  One person controlling the neck and chest, the other controlling the abdomen and rear

Question 14

Which type of problem is usually induced by an animal being exposed to either an unpredictable environment or to inconsistent or inappropriate punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict-related 
B)  cognitive dysfunction 
C)  interdog aggression 
D)  house soiling 
A)  conflict-related 
B)  cognitive dysfunction 
C)  interdog aggression 
D)  house soiling

Question 15

An immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  positive punishment 
D)  negative punishment 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  positive punishment 
D)  negative punishment

Question 16

The process of exposing a young animal to new experiences, people, other animals, and places with the goal of preventing fearful or anxious behavior as adults is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  agnostication 
B)  reinforcement 
C)  socialization 
D)  imprinting 
A)  agnostication 
B)  reinforcement 
C)  socialization 
D)  imprinting

Question 17

Ethology refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical behaviors of trainers 
B)  behavioral acts done with no obvious reason 
C)  treatment of behavior problems 
D)  the study of animal behavior 
A)  ethical behaviors of trainers 
B)  behavioral acts done with no obvious reason 
C)  treatment of behavior problems 
D)  the study of animal behavior

Question 18

According to statistics, which of the following is true about dog bites?

Accepted Answer

A)  Castrated male dogs bite less. 
B)  Selection of female dogs may reduce biting incidents 
C)  More than 50% of children have sustained a bite by the age of 18 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  Castrated male dogs bite less. 
B)  Selection of female dogs may reduce biting incidents 
C)  More than 50% of children have sustained a bite by the age of 18 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 19

What technique can be used on a cat that is objecting vigorously to an IV injection into the femoral vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  A back leg sticking out of a burrito wrapped towel 
B)  Sitting position with a hand on the neck and both front legs held 
C)  Sternal recumbency with the front legs over the edge of the table 
D)  Cat muzzle and scruffing the neck with the cat in lateral recumbency 
A)  A back leg sticking out of a burrito wrapped towel 
B)  Sitting position with a hand on the neck and both front legs held 
C)  Sternal recumbency with the front legs over the edge of the table 
D)  Cat muzzle and scruffing the neck with the cat in lateral recumbency

Question 20

The most important socialization period in pups is:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 7 weeks 
B)  3 to 12 weeks 
C)  3 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 12 months 
A)  2 to 7 weeks 
B)  3 to 12 weeks 
C)  3 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 12 months

The pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their caretakers in early life is referred to as:

The attribution of human characteristics and emotions to animals is referred to as:

The best way to prevent or resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is to:

Clients most often report problem aggressive behavior in dogs directed toward:

Withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you is an example of:

To do a cystocentesis, what position would you hold a dog or cat?

Cats scratch objects for several reasons. Which reason is least supported by behavioral scientists?

Which statement is true regarding litter boxes for cats?

For veterinary treatment, friendly cats are best restrained by:

Which teeth on the cat cause the deepest puncture wounds if you are bitten?

The association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward is referred to as:

A dog's head dropped lower than its shoulders, tail straight out, and looking right at you indicates a dog that is:

Which option is best to use for lifting a 90-lb pregnant dog?

Which type of problem is usually induced by an animal being exposed to either an unpredictable environment or to inconsistent or inappropriate punishment?

An immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behavior is referred to as:

The process of exposing a young animal to new experiences, people, other animals, and places with the goal of preventing fearful or anxious behavior as adults is referred to as:

Ethology refers to:

According to statistics, which of the following is true about dog bites?

What technique can be used on a cat that is objecting vigorously to an IV injection into the femoral vein?

The most important socialization period in pups is:

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Exam 6: Animal Behavior and Restraint

The pattern of behaviors that bonds animals to their caretakers in early life is referred to as:

The attribution of human characteristics and emotions to animals is referred to as:

The best way to prevent or resolve normal puppy destructive behavior is to:

Clients most often report problem aggressive behavior in dogs directed toward:

Withholding affection when a dog jumps up to greet you is an example of:

To do a cystocentesis, what position would you hold a dog or cat?

Cats scratch objects for several reasons. Which reason is least supported by behavioral scientists?

Which statement is true regarding litter boxes for cats?

For veterinary treatment, friendly cats are best restrained by:

Which teeth on the cat cause the deepest puncture wounds if you are bitten?

The association of a particular activity with a punishment or reward is referred to as:

A dog's head dropped lower than its shoulders, tail straight out, and looking right at you indicates a dog that is:

Which option is best to use for lifting a 90-lb pregnant dog?

Which type of problem is usually induced by an animal being exposed to either an unpredictable environment or to inconsistent or inappropriate punishment?

An immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behavior is referred to as:

The process of exposing a young animal to new experiences, people, other animals, and places with the goal of preventing fearful or anxious behavior as adults is referred to as:

Ethology refers to:

According to statistics, which of the following is true about dog bites?

What technique can be used on a cat that is objecting vigorously to an IV injection into the femoral vein?

The most important socialization period in pups is:

Overview of the Veterinary Profession

Office Procedures and Client Relations

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Animal Husbandry and Nutrition

Animal Care and Nursing

Anesthesia and Surgical Assisting

Laboratory Procedures

Diagnostic Imaging

Avian and Exotic Animal Care and Nursing

Large Animal Nursing and Husbandry

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