Animal Behavior

What is animal behavior?

• examines the reaction of an animal to a certain stimulus

• indicates how an animal reacts with its environment

• reflects internal and external factors as well as learned activities

• all of these are correct

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Normal behavior includes:

• relaxed

• alert

• ears back

• stand, sit, or lie comfortably

TRUE or FALSE: Abnormal behavior is any behavior similar to those of the same species.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an abnormal behavior in companion animals?

• showing aggression

• ears up and forward

• avoiding direct eye contact

• baring teeth

• all of these are abnormal behaviors

Which of the following are abnormal behaviors for large animals?

• laying ears flat or back on the head

• weaving or circling

• showing aggression

• kicking and biting

• all of these are abnormal behaviors

Which of the following is NOT a category of aggressive behavior?

• Social

• Territorial

• Anger

• Maternal

Social aggressive behavior is establishing ________ within a group.

Territorial aggressive behavior is protecting ____________, such as domain, food, mate or owner.

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Aggressive behavior from fear is protecting self from perceived ________.

Maternal aggressive behavior is protecting ______________.

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