Ultimate CPDT-KA study guide questions and answers 100% guaranteed success.

Ultimate CPDT-KA study guide questions and answers 100% guaranteed success. operant conditioning - correct answer. learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment. classical conditioning - correct answer. a learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone. positive reinforcement - correct answer. Increasing behaviors by presenting positive stimuli, such as food or a toy. positive reinforcer - correct answer. any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response negative reinforcement - correct answer. the removal of an adverse stimulus which is 'rewarding' to the animal or person. It strengthens behavior because it stops or removes an unpleasant experience.' negative punishment - correct answer. a certain reinforcing stimulus is removed after a specific undesired behavior is exhibited, resulting in the behavior happening less often in the future. positive punishment - correct answer. the administration of a stimulus to decrease the probability of a behavior's recurring Aversive - correct answer. Any circumstance or event that causes pain, fear, or emotional discomfort. Tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus. Back-chaining - correct answer. The transfer of control of a learned response from one cue to another cue that consistently occurs prior to the first cue. Captured behavior - correct answer. Reinforcing an animal in the act of performing the complete behavior. Chaining - correct answer. A series of individual behaviors in which an animal is trained to perform in sequence. Each behavior provides the cue for the next behavior, and only the last behavior in the chain results in delivery of a primary reinforcer. conditioned reinforcer - correct answer. a stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as a secondary reinforcer counter conditioning - correct answer. a behavior therapy procedure that conditions new responses to stimuli that trigger unwanted behaviors; based on classical conditioning Desensitization - correct answer. The process of increasing an animal's tolerance to a particular stimulus by gradually increasing the presence of the stimulus. Extinction - correct answer. The process of decreasing behavior by permanently removing the maintaining reinforcer. When operant behavior that has been previously reinforced no longer produces reinforcing consequences the behavior gradually stops occurring. Fading - correct answer. To slowly remove all prompts so that the cue (SD) alone leads to the behavior. fixed duration - correct answer. A schedule of reinforcement, which sets the rule that the target behavior must be exhibited continuously for a specified period of time, at which point reinforcement is delivered. fixed interval - correct answer. A schedule of reinforcement, which sets the rule that reinforcement is delivered immediately following the first response exhibited after a specific interval of time has passed. fixed ratio - correct answer. A schedule of reinforcement, which sets the rule that reinforcement is delivered following the final response after a fixed number of responses have occurred. Flooding - correct answer. A form of behavior therapy, based on the principles of respondent extinction, in which a subject is exposed, usually at full intensity, to an aversive stimulus, where escape behavior is prevented, until escape responding ceases. Habituation - correct answer. The diminishing of an instinctive response to a frequently repeated stimulus. Therefore people or animals become used to something, so that they no longer find it unpleasant or think it is a threat intermittent reinforcement - correct answer. Reinforcement is given only part of the time a subject gives the desired response. interval reinforcement - correct answer. It is a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed. Latency - correct answer. the time between the cue and the beginning of the pet's response, the behavior. neutral stimulus - correct answer. A stimulus that does not evoke or elicit the behavior in question. Premack Principle - correct answer. A principle that states that making the opportunity to engage in a high-probability behavior contingent on the occurrence of a low-frequency behavior will function as reinforcement for the low-frequency behavior. antecedent - correct answer. Any stimulus present in the environment before the behavior occurs ABC of behavior - correct answer. Antecedents, Behavior and Consequences. extinction burst - correct answer. The phenomena of behavior temporarily or briefly getting worse not better when a previously rewarded behavior is not rewarded random reinforcement - correct answer. The reward is not given every time when the behavior happens 4 D's - correct answer. Distance, duration, different environment, delivery of reward stimulus control - correct answer. The dog does what is asked correctly and not in other situations superstitious behavior - correct answer. Coincidental learning of some irrelevant behavior along with desired one. Shaping - correct answer. Rewarded for successive approximations of the desired behavior Physical Modeling - correct answer. physically manipulate into position What age is ok for "large-breed" dogs to start endurance exercise? - correct answer. 2-2.5 years What age is ok for "smaller" dogs to start endurance exercise? - correct answer. 1.5 years What age do growth plates typically harden? - correct answer. 10-14 months How far apart should you space a puppy's shots? - correct answer. 3-4 weeks How many rounds of vaccines do puppies need to be fully immunized? - correct answer. 3 What is the average gestation period for a dog? - correct answer. 63 days What may cause bone and joint abnormalities in large breed puppies? - correct answer. Overfeeding and over supplementing When do dogs typically experience their first heat cycles? - correct answer. 6-9 months When should puppies receive their first Parvovirus vaccine? - correct answer. 5-7 weeks When should puppies receive their first set of vaccinations - correct answer. 6-8 weeks When should puppies begin strength exercise (like fetch)? - correct answer. after 6 months True or False: An exercise program for puppies should not include long play periods or strenuous exercise - correct answer. True. An exercise program for puppies shouldn't include strenuous exercise or long play periods Describe the benefits of neutering male dogs. - correct answer. helps stop overpopulation, less roaming, less territorial marking, less aggression towards male dogs, prevents prostate problems, no chance of testicular cancer Describe the benefits of spaying female dogs - correct answer. helps stop overpopulation, prevents hormonal mood swings, prevents pyometra (infection of uterus); if dog is spayed before 1st heat cycle it reduces the chance of mammary cancer How much fat does the average adult dog need in his diet? - correct answer. 5% How much fat does a puppy need in his diet? - correct answer. 8% How much protein does the average adult dog need? - correct answer. 18% How much protein does a puppy need? - correct answer. 22% Sugar starches and cellulose are examples of what? - correct answer. Carbohydrates Too much fat in dog's diet causes obesity and plays a roll in the development of ___________ - correct answer. Pancreatitis _____________ forms glucose and assists in the digestion of nutrients. - correct answer. Carbohydrates What helps provide energy, supply skin, healthy coat and vitamin absorption? - correct answer. Fat What is a sign that your dog's protein isn't highly digestible? - correct answer. High volume of feces What is the best type of food for a large-breed puppy? - correct answer. either Large Breed Puppy Food or Adult Maintenance Food What is the most critical component in dog food? - correct answer. Protein What's the typical amount of fiber in dog/puppy food? - correct answer. 3-6% When feeding, adult dogs should ____________ than puppies/adolescents - correct answer. eat less than puppies/adolescent Why is fiber important in a canine's diet? - correct answer. Helps intestinal contents absorb water, forming stools which are readily expelled. You should stop feeding large breed puppy food when puppy has reached ________ of anticipated adult weight. - correct answer. 80% True or False: Only animal source proteins are complete. - correct answer. True True or False: You should always follow the recommended serving amount on dog food bags? - correct answer. False: you should NOT, most dog foods recommend TOO much food About ________ of adult dogs who get distemper die from the disease? - correct answer. 50% About ______ of puppies who get distemper die from the disease? - correct answer. 80% All are symptoms of Parvovirus EXCEPT: A) Bloody Diarrhea B) Dehydration C) Increased appetite D) Vomiting - correct answer. Increased Appetite is not a symptom of Parvovirus All are symptoms of whipworms EXCEPT: A) Potbelly B) Weight Loss C) Anemia D) Diarrhea - correct answer. Potbelly is not a symptom of Whipworms Animals infected with leptospirosis shed large amounts of bacteria in their _______ - correct answer. Urine Canine Adenovirus and Canine Panainfluenza Virus can cause ________. - correct answer. Kennel Cough Dogs that survive distemper may develop one of the following permanent disabilities EXCEPT: A) Seizures B) Deafness C) Blindness D) Lameness - correct answer. Deafness What's another name for "Bloat" - correct answer. Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus How do animals commonly get leptospirosis? - correct answer. Drinking infected water How do dogs get tapeworm? - correct answer. Eating fleas, mammals (like rats) or raw meat How do dogs typically get roundworm? - correct answer. From their mother's milk How many kind of worms are there? - correct answer. 5 what could happen if a dog bites a person and the dog has not been vaccinated for rabies? - correct answer. Can be impounded and euthanized Is the kennel cough vaccination foolproof? - correct answer. No, but vaccinated dogs who get kennel cough have milder symptoms.