Views of Wildlife

Question 1

Below are several statements; please indicate which view of wildlife they fit better with

a. Naturalistic
b. Humanistic
c. Aesthetic
d. Utilitarian
e. Moralistic

1) Animals should be treated as your own children
2) Animals have a role at helping us perform certain duties, such as rounding up cattle
3) Animals should have the same rights as humans
4) Animals are beautiful, I enjoy having animal figurines in my home
5) Wild animals are better than domestic animals
6) Animals should be consumed as food

Answer 1

1) b
2) d
3) e
4) c
5) a
6) d

Question 2

In general females:

a) Have loving feelings towards pets
b) Support use of wild animals for fur
c) Are less interested in training animals to do task
d) All of the above
e) Only a and c are correct

Answer 2

e-a and c are correct

Question 3

What were consistently the two most important social factors in determining attitudes toward
animals and the natural world?
a) race and education
b) sex and education
c) race and sex
d) none of the above

Answer 3

b-sex and education

Question 4

Based on the Kellert reading, the following geographic variables were discussed:

a) childhood residence
b) future residence
c) section of the country
d) both a and

Answer 4

d-a and c

Question 5

Which of the groups identified in the Kellert reading were the most moralistically oriented
groups?
a) zoo enthusiasts
b) vegetarians
c) backpackers
d) both a and b

Answer 5

d-both a and b

Question 6

Based on the Kellert reading, which of the following was NOT identified as a group for this
study?
a) bird watchers
b) rodeo workers
c) animal farmers
d) sport hunters

Answer 6

b-rodeo workers

Question 7

Based on the Pergams and Zaradic reading, which of the following can explain downtrends
in national park visits:
a) internet use
b) oil prices
c) available vacation time
d) both a and b

Answer 7

d-both a and b

Question 8

Based on the Pergams and Zaridic reading, previous studies on decreased park attendance
focused on:
a) climate change
b) population size
c) age structure
d) all of the above

Answer 8

d-all of the above

Question 9

T/F: The aging of baby boomers was shown to be a factor in the downtrend in national park visits.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

T/F: A lack of federal funding was related to the downtrend in national park visits.

Answer 10

false

Question 11

T/F: Park capacity was shown to be a factor in the downtrend in national park visits.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

T/F: We discussed how Americans are replacing time spent in parks with time spent using digital
media (TV, internet, games). How might this shift shape public views of wildlife? Be sure
to use Kellert’s attitudes that we discussed in class.

Answer 12

We as humans may lose our affinity for the natural world and wildlife. This change in values could affect our values of biodiversity conservation.