What are the modes of human-animal interaction?
a) Visual, Tactile, Olfactory, Auditory
b) Visual, Tactile, Gustatory, Auditory
c) Olfactory, Auditory, Gustatory, Visual
d) Tactile, Gustatory, Visual, Auditory
What is the main emotional response triggered by negative human interaction in animals?
a) Excitement
b) Curiosity
c) Fear
d) Aggression
Which physiological indicators are used to measure stress in farm animals?
a) Red and white blood cell count
b) Cortisol and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio
c) Blood sugar and insulin levels
d) Heart rate and blood pressure
In the Theory of Planned Behavior, which factor does not directly influence behavioral intention?
a) Attitudes towards the behavior
b) Perceived behavioral control
c) Social class
d) Subjective norms
How does negative handling affect milk yield in dairy cows?
a) Decreases milk yield
b) Increases fat content
c) Has no effect
d) Increases milk yield
What handling practice is recommended for broiler chickens to reduce stress?
a) Grabbing the wings
b) Carrying broilers by the feet
c) Placing broilers in crates with closed curtains
d) Holding multiple birds in one hand
What is the relationship between cortisol in milk and animal handling?
a) Positive handling increases cortisol levels
b) Negative handling increases cortisol levels
c) Handling does not affect cortisol levels
d) Negative handling decreases cortisol levels
Which of the following improves stockperson quality of life according to the lecture?
a) Positive animal handling
b) More rest time
c) Fewer work hours
d) Less physically demanding tasks
In pigs, what is the result of positive handling?
a) Increased aggression towards handlers
b) Lower reproductive performance
c) Increased adrenal cortex size
d) Better weight gain and lower stress
Which of the following is not a consequence of negative handling?
a) Higher stress levels
b) Lower reproductive performance
c) Increased flight distance
d) Higher milk yield
What does "perceived behavioral control" refer to in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
a) Level of support from supervisors
b) Social pressures to conform
c) Individual belief about the difficulty of the task
d) Confidence in ability to control others
Which behavior indicates stress in broilers during handling?
a) Pecking other birds
b) Calm standing
c) Sleeping in the crate
d) Agitation in the crate
What was the main improvement after stockperson training in commercial broiler plants?
a) Increased feed consumption
b) Increased product quality
c) Increased meat quality
d) Decreased mortality rates
How are attitudes towards animals measured in the context of stockperson behavior?
a) Direct observation of handling techniques
b) Surveys assessing beliefs about animals
c) Blood samples
d) Interviews with supervisors
Which of the following did not improve post-training in broiler plants?
a) Flapping at shackling
b) Meat quality
c) Broken wings
d) Effective stunning
a) Visual, Tactile, Olfactory, Auditory
c) Fear
b) Cortisol and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio
c) Social class
a) Decreases milk yield
c) Placing broilers in crates with closed curtains
b) Negative handling increases cortisol levels
a) Positive animal handling
d) Better weight gain and lower stress
d) Higher milk yield
c) Individual belief about the difficulty of the task
d) Agitation in the crate
b) Increased product quality
b) Surveys assessing beliefs about animals
b) Meat quality
Which of the following is NOT a typical stressor for cats in veterinary clinics?
A. Loud noises
B. New smells
C. Familiar people
D. Separation from owners
What does "iatrogenic behavioral injury" refer to?
A. Behavioral improvements due to clinic visits
B. Stress caused by clinical procedures
C. Positive conditioning in a clinical setting
D. Injury from overuse of sedation
When observing body language, a relaxed dog typically has:
A. Tensed body posture
B. Loose facial muscles
C. Piloerection
D. Tucked tail
The primary difference between wolves and dogs in behavior is:
A. Wolves are scavengers, while dogs are hunters
B. Dogs form stable packs, unlike wolves
C. Dogs retain juvenile behaviors, wolves are family-unit oriented
D. Wolves respond better to human training
In a shelter, reducing URI incidence in cats is associated with:
A. Using larger cage spaces
B. Limiting social contact with humans
C. Keeping light levels high
D. Reducing cage floor space
Classical conditioning involves:
A. Voluntary actions
B. Rewarding specific behaviors
C. Associating a stimulus with a response
D. Ignoring undesired behavior
The "Five Freedoms" do NOT include:
A. Freedom from discomfort
B. Freedom from hunger
C. Freedom to make choices
D. Freedom from pain
A common tool to distract and reward dogs in clinics is:
A. Minimal handling
B. Food rewards
C. Eye contact
D. High-pitched sounds
The socialization period in dogs typically ends by:
A. 8 weeks
B. 12-16 weeks
C. 20 weeks
D. 6 months
For cats, the socialization window typically starts around:
A. 1 week
B. 3 weeks
C. 10 weeks
D. 16 weeks
Counterconditioning is best described as:
A. Rewarding a behavior intermittently
B. Changing a conditioned response to a neutral stimulus
C. Gradually desensitizing to stressors
D. Using punishment to decrease behavior
A dog exhibiting piloerection is likely:
A. Relaxed
B. Aggressive
C. Anxious or aroused
D. Curious
Which sense is highly acute in cats, aiding in hunting?
A. Smell
B. Taste
C. Vision in low light
D. Touch
The term “Fear Free” refers to:
A. Certification for managing animals stress-free
B. Veterinary protocols excluding anesthesia
C. Canine-only handling techniques
D. Behavior theories of wild animals
Operant conditioning in clinics is primarily used to:
A. Increase stress response
B. Reinforce desired behaviors
C. Reduce sensory sensitivity
D. Provide chemical restraint
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Which best describes the visual perception of horses?
A. They have dichromatic vision and are sensitive to movement.
B. They have trichromatic vision like humans.
C. They have strong depth perception at close range.
D. They are sensitive only to bright lights.
What is the meaning of “trigger stacking” in equine behavior?
A. A single, overwhelming stressor causing panic.
B. Sequential exposure to minor stressors resulting in a large response.
C. Repeated exposure to the same stressor.
D. Applying stimuli below a horse’s threshold.
Which is NOT one of the 3Fs crucial to equine welfare?
A. Friends
B. Forage
C. Freedom
D. Flight
What is a common cause of crib-biting or wood-chewing in horses?
A. A high-concentrate diet and limited access to grazing.
B. Excessive social interaction.
C. Insufficient water intake.
D. Lack of exercise.
What does "threshold" in equine behavior refer to?
A. The point where a behavior becomes irreversible.
B. The moment a horse displays stress responses to a stimulus.
C. The level of exercise needed to avoid boredom.
D. The minimum amount of food required for welfare.
When applying negative reinforcement in training, it is crucial to:
A. Escalate pressure gradually.
B. Always apply punishment.
C. Release pressure immediately once the horse complies.
D. Use food rewards afterward.
Which sense allows horses to recognize familiar people and other horses?
A. Smell
B. Hearing
C. Sight
D. Taste
Classical conditioning in horses involves:
A. Learning voluntary behaviors.
B. Gradually reducing fear responses.
C. Associating a neutral stimulus with a positive outcome.
D. Avoiding reinforcement.
To reduce stress, a low-stress environment should avoid:
A. Familiar smells.
B. Soft lighting.
C. Overwhelming stimuli.
D. Positive reinforcement.
Anthropomorphism refers to:
A. Assigning human-like labels to animal behaviors.
B. A scientific term for equine anatomy.
C. Training horses with human techniques.
D. Allowing animals to participate in decision-making.
Desensitization is best described as:
A. Increasing tolerance to a stimulus through controlled exposure.
B. A response to reward conditioning.
C. A type of reinforcement using aversive stimuli.
D. Avoiding all stimuli to reduce stress.
Which training method involves associating a voluntary action with its outcome?
A. Classical conditioning.
B. Operant conditioning.
C. Trigger stacking.
D. Threshold management.
Which of the following is considered a primary reinforcer for horses?
A. Clicker sound.
B. Food reward.
C. Whistle cue.
D. Verbal praise.
Why should veterinary professionals avoid using labels to describe horse behavior?
A. To simplify communication with clients.
B. To prevent bias and misinterpretation.
C. Because labels aid in diagnostics.
D. To foster human-animal bonding.
A horse that is "under threshold" is:
A. Displaying maximum stress behaviors.
B. In a calm state with manageable stress levels.
C. Refusing to respond to stimuli.
D. Seeking to escape the stimulus.
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