Intro - Exam 5

_____________ are stimuli that precede the unwanted behavior.

While taking a behavior-specific history, the veterinary technician should ask:

Taking a behavior-specific history can be challenging because

In regard to reinforcement and punishment. Which is an example of this that can be used to educate clients?

_ is when the animal develops a stronger response over time to the same stimulus.

_ involves identify nonstressful start point, providing gradual planned exposures and very gradually increasing stimulus

One of the most important messages that veterinary technicians can share with pet owners is

When should discussion about a pet’s behavioral and development needs begin with the pet’s owner?

_ is a type of conditioning where the learner’s response to the same stimulus decreases in intensity over time.

_________ learning occurs when an animal forms a learned association between two features or events.

The terms positive reinforcement

Most dogs reach sexual maturity at what age?

The goal of ___________ is to develop a non-response or favorable response in an animal to a particular stimulus.

Operant conditioning is also known as which of the following?

Kittens have their primary socialization period at what age?

_ is a period of mental flexibility when animals learn who their primary social partners are, etc.

When does the first socialization period begin for puppies and kittens?

Another name for the provision of exercises and materials that stimulate physical and mental activity is environmental _

A leading cause of pet relinquishment to animal shelters is

Vet tech must recognize behavioral changes associated with an animal’s stress for all of the following reasons except: