Copy of ANS 1 - 7.0 - Best Management Practices

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of instinctive/innate behavior?

• It must be learned through experience

• It is exhibited with little to no environmental influence

• It changes frequently within a species

• It is always unique to each individual

Open Ended

Why are instinctive or innate behaviors important for the survival of a species?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way that learned behaviors can be acquired in animals?

• Conditioning

• Imprinting

• Observation

• Play

Multiple Select

Which of the following are signs that a dog is displaying a warning rather than a friendly smile?

• Ears forced back

• Tail down

• Wide open mouth

• Body tense

Multiple Choice

What is the easiest type of animal behavior for handlers to manage?

• Aggressive behavior

• Normal behavior

• Scared behavior

• Imprinting behavior

Open Ended

Explain the difference between normal and scared animal behavior based on their body language and posture.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are categories of aggressive animal behavior?

• Dominance

• Territorial Aggression

• Play Aggression

• Redirected Aggression

Multiple Choice

Which type of animal aggression is characterized by a defense reaction to being harmed and the instinct for an animal to protect itself?

• Dominance

• Fear Aggression

• Territorial Aggression

• Redirected Aggression

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of aggressive behaviors in animals?

• Dominance

• Fear Aggression

• Territorial Aggression

• Playfulness

Open Ended

What is the main difference between territorial aggression and redirected aggression in animals?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as an application of understanding animal body language and behavior?

• Flight Zone

• Point of Balance

• Behavior Modification

• Aggression Training

Open Ended

How can understanding animal body language and behavior help handlers and producers achieve desired outcomes?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can influence the size of an animal's flight zone?

• The animal's environment or surroundings

• Genetics

• Previous experiences

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagram of the flight zone, what is likely to happen if a handler moves from position A to position B?

• The animal will move forward

• The animal will move backward

• The animal will remain still

• The animal will become aggressive

Open Ended

Explain how the point of balance affects the movement of livestock when handled.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement in animal training?

• Giving a treat when a dog sits

• Pushing on a dog's rump until it sits

• Taking away a toy when a dog barks

• Making a loud noise to stop a dog from digging

Multiple Select

Select all statements that correctly describe punishment in behavior modification.

• Positive punishment involves adding a stimulus to decrease a behavior.

• Negative punishment involves removing a stimulus to decrease a behavior.

• Positive punishment involves removing a stimulus to increase a behavior.

• Negative punishment involves adding a stimulus to increase a behavior.

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main objectives of proper animal handling?

• To move animals with minimum stress to both animals and handler

• To maximize the speed of animal movement

• To increase stress to animals for better control

• To limit the use of equipment

Open Ended

Explain why it is important for handlers to utilize the animal’s natural behavior and keep the environment calm during animal handling.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of animal handling equipment?

• Headgate

• Squeeze chute

• Cat bag

• Scales

Open Ended

Describe how proper facility design can impact both animal welfare and handler safety.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for facility design in animal handling?

• Facilities should be difficult to clean

• Facilities should be robust and durable

• Facilities should be suitable for dirty and humid environments

• Facilities should be easy to use

Multiple Choice

Instinctive or innate behaviors in animals are exhibited with little to no environmental influence and usually involve basic life functions. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of instinctive behavior?

• They must be learned through practice

• They are rigid and predictable

• They occur naturally in all members of a species

• They usually involve caring for offspring

Open Ended

Summarize what you have learned about instinctive or innate behaviors in animals. Why are these behaviors important for survival?