Advanced Behavior 1 & 2 Flashcards

1
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stress

A

occurs when stimuli threaten the optimal state of an individual

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2
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Is the stimuli for stress always a real threat?

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no (perceived by the individual)

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3
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Stress Effect on Performance

A

happy medium - don’t be depressed, but don’t have an anxious meltdown

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4
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stressor

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stimulus that can induce stress

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5
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Two Categories of Stress

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  1. Physiological
  2. Psychological
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6
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Examples of Physiological Stressors

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hunger, thirst, temperature, illness

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7
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Examples of Psychological Stressors

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social conflicts, rough handling, unpredictable environment,lack of choice, insufficient exercise or stimulation, separation anxiety

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8
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4 Biological Defense Systems

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  1. Behvioral responses
  2. Autonomic nervous system
  3. Neuroendocrine system
  4. Immune system
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9
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Which biological defense system has the longest lasting effects?

A

neuroendocrine

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10
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Which biological defense system has the shortest lasting effects?

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autonomic nervous system

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11
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Differences in stress response can be attributed to ____? (3)

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  1. different stressors
  2. differences between animals
  3. differences within an animal
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12
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Biological resources

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animals have a level of normal function with saved reserves for perodical and unexpected events

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13
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distress

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occurs when stress response threatens an animal’s well-being/welfare

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14
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What four factors can make stress into distress?

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  1. Duration (acute/chronic)
  2. Intensity
  3. Predictability
  4. Controllability
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15
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Stress Induced Pathologies

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-altered growth
-suppression of repro fxn
-behavioral pathologies
-disease/medical condition

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16
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Stress Effect on Reproductive Function

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seasons, nutrition, and management can alter estrous and conception rates

17
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Displacement Behaviors

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scratching, self-grooming, yawning, lip-licking, sniffing the ground

18
Q

Does distress affect the human-animal bond?

A

yes

19
Q

Medical Conditions caused by Stress

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stress colitis, atopic dermatitis, bronchitis, UTIs, autoimmune dz, etc

20
Q

Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC)

A

inflammatory condition of the urinary bladder, common in young/overweight/male cats on dry food in stressful households

21
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FIC clinical signs

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hematuria, pyuria, stranguria, periuria, licking genitals, vocalizing

22
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pyuria

A

white blood cells in urine

23
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stranguria

A

difficulty urinating

24
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periuria

A

inappropriate elimination (outside the litterbox)

25
Q

Ways to help stress?

A

human-animal interactions, social relationships, early experiences, genetic modifications

26
Q

animal welfare

A

animals have the right to be handled humanely and live a life free of pain

27
Q

animal rights

A

animals should have rights equal to those of humans

28
Q

The Five Freedoms

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  1. Hunger/Thirst
  2. Discomfort
  3. Pain/Injury/Disease
  4. Fear/Distress
  5. Express Normal Behavior
29
Q

Brambell Report

A

foundation for the five freedoms

30
Q

Switzerland and animal welfare

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must express social behavior (catsand guinea pigs), no barking inhibitors, humane fishing and fish owning, first time dog owner classes

31
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3 Components of Animal Welfare

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mental feelings, physical state, natural behaviors

32
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Is welfare black and white?

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no, it is a spectrum

33
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Challenges of Analyzing Welfare

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  1. Familiarity with typical/normal behavioral patterns
  2. Context-based evaluation
  3. Subjectiveness
34
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Who/what has an impact on animal welfare?

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vets, government/legislation, resources, drug/equipment availability, culture, etc