Veterinary Assistant Exam 1 (Answered)
81 Questions and Correct Answers,
100% Correct. Fall 2024/2025.
Positive punishment involves adding an _____________ occurence to decrease a behavior.
Undesirable
_____________ is used to remove or decrease a behavior.
Punishment.
Withhold attention from a jumping dog is an example of: _____________ _____________.
Negative Punishment
Sensitive socialization period in cats is _____________ to _____________ weeks.
2 to 7.
Assessing a case of behavior problems, medical conditions that may account for the behavioral signs
should first be evaluated; this is especially important with _____________ & _____________.
Aggression & House-soiling.
The most important time period for behavior develpomenet in dogs and cats is _____________ to
_____________ weeks of age.
3 to 12.
_____________ conditioning refers to the association of stimuli that occurs at approximately the same
time or in roughly the same area.
Classical
_____________ reinforcement refers to any unpleasant occurrence that immediately follows a behavior
& is used to create a desired behavior.
Negative.
_____________ punishment involves removing a desirable occurrene to decrease a behavior.
Negative.
Never leave a cat on a tabletop inside of a _____________ bag.
Cat.
An angry cat can be sedated inside of a cage by squirting _____________ into the animal's mouth.
, Ketamine
A _____________ is used to move an aggressive or fearful dog to or from a run or cage.
Catchpole.
_____________ technique is used to complete a procedure without the pet's attention.
Ex. Blowing air in the pets face.
Distraction.
What occurs during _____________ & _____________ can affect an animal for the rest of its life.
Habituation or Socialization
True or False:
Aggressive behavior is normal in dogs & dogs.
True
If a dog is caught chewing an unacceptable item, the owner should:
Replace is with an acceptable item.
Behavior modification is needed to accompany _____________ to increase the chances of a successful
resoution of the problem.
Drug Theory.
_____________ refers to the attribution of human characteristics and emotions to animals.
Anthropomorphism
For any behavior to occur, there must be a _____________.
Stimulus
One precaution in restraining a pregnant animals is to:
Avoid applying pressure to abdomen.
The _____________ _____________ should extend past the end of the nose and should be snug but not
constructive around the neck.
Elizabethan collar.
An injured dog should be transported using a _____________, _____________, or a _____________.
Blanket, Flat board, or towel.
Aggression can be caused by a behavioral problem; also by a _____________ problem.
Medical.
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