Ethology Flashcards

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Phylogenetic Behavior

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

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2
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Ontogenetic behavior

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Learned behavior

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3
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Dogs = wolves

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False af

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4
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Spaying reduces aggression in females

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False! It might actually raise them!

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5
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Neutering males reduces aggression

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True-ish! Sometimes behaviors get reinforced

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6
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Reticular Activating System (RAS)

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

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7
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Engrams

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Motor memory

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8
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Limbic system

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Integrates instinct and learning

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9
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Cerebral cortex

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Cognitive functions like & problem solving

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10
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When limbic system is on, cerebral cortex is off & vice versa

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Truuueee

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11
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Opposition reflex

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Natural reflex opposite of whatever you try to force

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12
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Ambivalence

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Conflicting body language

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13
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Displacement behavior

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

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14
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Conflict resolution

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Avoidance, appeasement, submission, threats & agression

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15
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Active submission

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

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16
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Passive submission

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Eyes looking away, tail tucked, rolls on to back

17
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Offensive body language

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

18
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Defensive body language

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

19
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Triggers for threats /aggression

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

20
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Dr. Ian Dunbar bite eval scale

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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

21
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Anthropomorphism

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Assigning human emotions and traits to an animal

22
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All sexes can mark territory

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True