Penn Foster: Introduction To Veterinary Technology
Exam Questions with correct answers
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.
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
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
According to Charles Darwin, what biological mechanism allows
members of the same species to respond apprpriately to various
conditions in the natural world? Correct Answer-Instinct
The process by which an animal becomes accustomed to it situation is
referred to as . . . . Correct Answer-habituation
Exam Questions with correct answers
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.
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
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
According to Charles Darwin, what biological mechanism allows
members of the same species to respond apprpriately to various
conditions in the natural world? Correct Answer-Instinct
The process by which an animal becomes accustomed to it situation is
referred to as . . . . Correct Answer-habituation
