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Exam 1 Flashcards

1
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Kingdom

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Animalia

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2
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Phylum

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Chordata

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3
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Class

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Mammalia

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4
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Order

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Carnivora

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5
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Family (dogs)

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Canidae

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6
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Genus (dogs)

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Canis

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7
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Species (dogs)

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C. lupus

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8
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Subspecies (dogs)

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C. lupus familiaris

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9
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Family (cats)

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Felidae

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Subfamily (cats)

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Felinae

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11
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Genus (cats)

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Felis

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12
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Species (cats)

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F. Catus

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13
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Defining features of carnivores is:

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Teeth shape

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14
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Cats play behavior mimics:

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Predatory behavior

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15
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Features of domestication

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Enhanced reproductive potential
Less selective of mate
Stress tolerance
Retention of juvenile traits
Lack of preference for conspecifics
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16
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Behavioral implications of domestication:

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Dependent on humans for survival and repro opportunities

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17
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Domestic behavioral traits

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Absence of fear (w/socialization)
Enhanced adaptability
Acceptance of handling
Capable of forming strong attachments 
Increased sociability
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18
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Body features and behaviors normally expressed during animals juvenile period are retained into adulthood :

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Paedomorphism

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19
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Physical changes of domestication

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Coat color
Ear position
Tail position 
Shorter legs
Under/overbites
20
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Physiological changes of domestication

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Lower basal cortisol levels

21
Q

Wolves social behavior changed as human ecosystem changed by:

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Strict pack order relaxed

Pack hunting replaced by group scavenging

22
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Wild cat behavior modification

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Queens sharing nesting sites and protecting kittens
Colonies or clowders formed
Tolerant of human caregiver and multi cat household

23
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Wolf packs consist of individuals who:

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Remain together through year
Hunt together
Rear young together
Protect territory together

24
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Free ranging owned dogs typically are

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Solitary or a single pair

25
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Stray dogs with no owners formed

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Long term affiliations with pack tendencies

26
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When is the neonatal period?

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The first two weeks after birth

27
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What are the characteristics of the neonatal period?

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Limited motor, hearing, sight, and thermoregulation
Can’t eliminate without anogenital stimulation
Loud voices

28
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What are the primary senses of neonatal period?

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Olfactory and touch

29
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What reflexes do the puppies have during neonatal period?

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Rooting
Suckling
Kneading

30
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Frequent, brief, gentle handling creates what physiologic and behavioral benefits?

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Physiologic: improved growth rate, enhanced motor skills, maturation or nervous system

Behavioral: more confidence, more socially assertive, more willing to explore

31
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Subjection to mild stressors during the neonatal period creates

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Enhanced ability to habituate to new stimuli

32
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When is the transitional period?

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Weeks 3 to 4

33
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What happens during the transitional period?

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Eyes and ears open
Teeth begin to erupt
Awareness

34
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What is very important to begin during the transitional period?

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Controlled desensitization

Handling, brushing, petting, wiping

35
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What is the critical period for behavioral development in the cat and dog?

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The socialization period

36
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When is the socialization period for cats and dogs?

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Weeks 3-12 for dogs

Weeks 3-9 for cats

37
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What happens during socialization?

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Learns species specific social behaviors
Develops primary attachment figures
Forms social relationships

38
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What is the investigative response during the socialization period? Puppies

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Strong sense to explore
Diminished fear response
Ready approach in new situations
Little hesitation around new things

39
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When does the investigative response for puppies begin/end?

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Strong for weeks 3-5

Diminishes by 5-6 weeks

40
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When does a puppy experience the fear period?

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Week 8

41
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What does play teach?

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Bite inhibition 
Social relationships
Body communication 
Voice communication 
Predatory and sexual behaviors
42
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What marking behaviors do kittens learn during socialization period that dogs do not display?

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Clawing
Toileting
Olfactory rubs

43
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When does weaning begin?

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At about 3-4 weeks of age

44
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When is weaning complete?

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Dogs:7-8 weeks of age
Cats:9-10 weeks of age

45
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When is the juvenile period?

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End of socialization period to start of sexual maturation

46
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Behaviors associated with social maturity

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Territiorial
Protective
Dominance aggression

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