VTA ANIMAL HANDLING CUMULATIVE
STUDY SET QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
The term "dominance" is - ✔✔the relationship between individuals, established
by force, aggression and submission.
In terms of dominance, wolves have - ✔✔a more rigid ranking system than dogs.
According to Dr. Sophia Yin, the dominance-submission model is irrelevant in
day-to-day training of dogs because (Yin, 2009): - ✔✔Often aberrant behaviors
are performed because they have been rewarded in the past, not because the animal
is trying to gain rank on its owner.
Reported complications of using choke chains are - ✔✔damage to trachea and
upper airway obstruction,
, increase in intraocular pressure and glaucoma,
sudden collapse from pulmonary edema.
What is meant by the term "variable schedule of reinforcement"? - ✔✔When pet
sometimes receives a reward for a behavior.
When the dog is behaving in a desirable manner, how soon should the owner
reward them? - ✔✔Within 1 second of the desired behavior.
The theory behind the training technique "Nothing in Life is Free" (Yin, 2009) is -
✔✔only to reward appropriate behavior.
This model can lead to a strong bond between animals and humans. - ✔✔When
humans establish a clear set of rules for behavior and communicate them
effectively.
In wild animals, once a dominance rank is achieved, it is there for life. - ✔✔False
A dog might crouch down fearfully beside an overturned garbage bin even if they
are not responsible for the mess because they have previously learned that an
overturned garbage bin is taboo. - ✔✔true
STUDY SET QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
The term "dominance" is - ✔✔the relationship between individuals, established
by force, aggression and submission.
In terms of dominance, wolves have - ✔✔a more rigid ranking system than dogs.
According to Dr. Sophia Yin, the dominance-submission model is irrelevant in
day-to-day training of dogs because (Yin, 2009): - ✔✔Often aberrant behaviors
are performed because they have been rewarded in the past, not because the animal
is trying to gain rank on its owner.
Reported complications of using choke chains are - ✔✔damage to trachea and
upper airway obstruction,
, increase in intraocular pressure and glaucoma,
sudden collapse from pulmonary edema.
What is meant by the term "variable schedule of reinforcement"? - ✔✔When pet
sometimes receives a reward for a behavior.
When the dog is behaving in a desirable manner, how soon should the owner
reward them? - ✔✔Within 1 second of the desired behavior.
The theory behind the training technique "Nothing in Life is Free" (Yin, 2009) is -
✔✔only to reward appropriate behavior.
This model can lead to a strong bond between animals and humans. - ✔✔When
humans establish a clear set of rules for behavior and communicate them
effectively.
In wild animals, once a dominance rank is achieved, it is there for life. - ✔✔False
A dog might crouch down fearfully beside an overturned garbage bin even if they
are not responsible for the mess because they have previously learned that an
overturned garbage bin is taboo. - ✔✔true
