Penn Foster: Introduction To Veterinary
Technology Exam Questions and Answers
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True or False? Classical ethologists proposed that most animal behavior was
instinctive. - Correct answer-True
The survival value of certain types of behavior is often referred to as its . . . -
Correct answer-Function
Who is considered the foremost expert on the mechanism of operant conditioning?
- Correct answer-B. F. Skinner
Breifly describe Pavlov's famous experiment in classical conditioning. - Correct
answer-Pavlov discovered that dogs automatically began to salivate at the sight of
food. If he always rang a bell when he offered food, the dogs began slowly to
associate the unrelated stimulus with food. In time, the sound of the bell would
cause the dogs to salivate. Pavlov thereby concluded that the dogs had actually
learned to associate an unrelated stimulus with food.
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,True or False? Behaviorism emphasizes the importance of genetics in shaping
bahavior. - Correct answer-False
The first age period for a puppy to learn fear that will affect it for the rest of its life
is . . . . - Correct answer-8 to 10 weeks
The best techniques for house breaking involve use of . . . . . - Correct answer-
positive reinforcement
The critical socialization period for felines occurs between . . . . - Correct answer-2
and 8 weeks
Multiple-cat households should have . . . - Correct answer-at least as many litter
boxes as cats
Puppies and kittens learn to interact with their own species during . . . . . - Correct
answer-the critical period
Inherited or geneticalaly coded responses to environmental stimuli are also called .
. . . - Correct answer-instincts
For positive reinforcement to be effective, the pleasent event must occur within
_____ seconds of the behavior. - Correct answer-20
Aggression that an animal learns to avoid an uncomfortable stimulus is called
______ aggression. - Correct answer-conflict-related
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, A dog that exhibits destructive behavior only when the owners are away is most
likely suffering from . . . . - Correct answer-separation anxiety
An animal that doesn't give a warnign or threat prior to biting is most likely
exhbiting . . . . . - Correct answer-predatory aggression
Initial behavior modification sessions should last no more than ____ minutes. -
Correct answer-5
True or False? The goal of reprimanding a pet is to associate a behavior with
danger or disorientation. - Correct answer-True
The behavior modification technique that involves elimination of a problem
behavior by completely removing the reinforcement for the behavior is . . . . -
Correct answer-extinction
Long-term pharmaceutical approaches to problem behavior usually involve
administration of . . . . . - Correct answer-Hormones
One of the best ways to correct a biting habit in birds is to use a . . . . - Correct
answer-wobble
The four essential aspects of successful training are . . . . . - Correct answer-reward,
reprimand, trust, and consistency
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Technology Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
True or False? Classical ethologists proposed that most animal behavior was
instinctive. - Correct answer-True
The survival value of certain types of behavior is often referred to as its . . . -
Correct answer-Function
Who is considered the foremost expert on the mechanism of operant conditioning?
- Correct answer-B. F. Skinner
Breifly describe Pavlov's famous experiment in classical conditioning. - Correct
answer-Pavlov discovered that dogs automatically began to salivate at the sight of
food. If he always rang a bell when he offered food, the dogs began slowly to
associate the unrelated stimulus with food. In time, the sound of the bell would
cause the dogs to salivate. Pavlov thereby concluded that the dogs had actually
learned to associate an unrelated stimulus with food.
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,True or False? Behaviorism emphasizes the importance of genetics in shaping
bahavior. - Correct answer-False
The first age period for a puppy to learn fear that will affect it for the rest of its life
is . . . . - Correct answer-8 to 10 weeks
The best techniques for house breaking involve use of . . . . . - Correct answer-
positive reinforcement
The critical socialization period for felines occurs between . . . . - Correct answer-2
and 8 weeks
Multiple-cat households should have . . . - Correct answer-at least as many litter
boxes as cats
Puppies and kittens learn to interact with their own species during . . . . . - Correct
answer-the critical period
Inherited or geneticalaly coded responses to environmental stimuli are also called .
. . . - Correct answer-instincts
For positive reinforcement to be effective, the pleasent event must occur within
_____ seconds of the behavior. - Correct answer-20
Aggression that an animal learns to avoid an uncomfortable stimulus is called
______ aggression. - Correct answer-conflict-related
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, A dog that exhibits destructive behavior only when the owners are away is most
likely suffering from . . . . - Correct answer-separation anxiety
An animal that doesn't give a warnign or threat prior to biting is most likely
exhbiting . . . . . - Correct answer-predatory aggression
Initial behavior modification sessions should last no more than ____ minutes. -
Correct answer-5
True or False? The goal of reprimanding a pet is to associate a behavior with
danger or disorientation. - Correct answer-True
The behavior modification technique that involves elimination of a problem
behavior by completely removing the reinforcement for the behavior is . . . . -
Correct answer-extinction
Long-term pharmaceutical approaches to problem behavior usually involve
administration of . . . . . - Correct answer-Hormones
One of the best ways to correct a biting habit in birds is to use a . . . . - Correct
answer-wobble
The four essential aspects of successful training are . . . . . - Correct answer-reward,
reprimand, trust, and consistency
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