Ethology

Question 1

Phylogenetic Behavior

Answer 1

The evolutionary history of the animal, instinct, developed over generations

Question 2

Ontogenetic behavior

Answer 2

Learned behavior

Question 3

Dogs = wolves

Answer 3

False af

Question 4

Spaying reduces aggression in females

Answer 4

False! It might actually raise them!

Question 5

Neutering males reduces aggression

Answer 5

True-ish! Sometimes behaviors get reinforced

Question 6

Reticular Activating System (RAS)

Answer 6

Attention center of the brain. The part of the brain where activities in the outside world

Question 7

Engrams

Answer 7

Motor memory

Question 8

Limbic system

Answer 8

Integrates instinct and learning

Question 9

Cerebral cortex

Answer 9

Cognitive functions like & problem solving

Question 10

When limbic system is on, cerebral cortex is off & vice versa

Answer 10

Truuueee

Question 11

Opposition reflex

Answer 11

Natural reflex opposite of whatever you try to force

Question 12

Ambivalence

Answer 12

Conflicting body language

Question 13

Displacement behavior

Answer 13

Signs that the dog is unsure of itself / anxious. Warning signs

Question 14

Conflict resolution

Answer 14

Avoidance, appeasement, submission, threats & agression

Question 15

Active submission

Answer 15

Tail down, body lowered, ears back , forehead smooth, licks mouth of superior dog, corners of mouth back, groveling

Question 16

Passive submission

Answer 16

Eyes looking away, tail tucked, rolls on to back

Question 17

Offensive body language

Answer 17

Hackles up, tail up & stiff, ears forward, stands tall & leans forward, corner of mouth forward

Question 18

Defensive body language

Answer 18

Corner of mouth back, pupils dilated, body lowered, tail tucked, hackles, wrinkled nose, ears back

Question 19

Triggers for threats /aggression

Answer 19

Fear, Dominance, possessive, protective, territorial, pain related, redirected, socially facilitated, predatory

Question 20

Dr. Ian Dunbar bite eval scale

Answer 20

1) air snap. No contact
2) air snap w/ contact. Red marks or bruise. No puncture
3)1-4 puncture holes no deeper than half the length of the dogs canine teeth
4)1-4 puncture holes DEEPER than half the length of teeth + severe bruising or slashes
5) multiple level 4 bites
6) victim died from attack

Question 21

Anthropomorphism

Answer 21

Assigning human emotions and traits to an animal

Question 22

All sexes can mark territory

Answer 22

True