Animal Science Unit 7.00 Quiz

What is the characteristic of instinctive/innate behavior?

• Easily changeable

• Rigid and predictable

• Learned through experience

• Influenced by environment

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Which type of behavior occurs as a result of experience?

• Instinctive/innate

• Imprinting

• Learned

• Observation

What does a stiff stance, avoidance of eye contact, and laying ears flat indicate in animal behavior?

• Aggressive behavior

• Scared behavior

• Normal behavior

• Submission

What does territorial aggression refer to in animal behavior?

• Social status of the group

• Predator instinct

• Defense reaction to being harmed

• Protective nature of its environment

What is the invisible area around an animal that is maintained from a human/stimulus called?

• Flight zone

• Point of balance

• Reinforcement

• Punishment

Where is the point of balance located on an animal?

• At the animal's back

• At the animal's head

• At the animal's tail

• At the animal's shoulder

What does reinforcement do in behavior modification?

• Changes a behavior

• Stops a behavior

• Decreases a behavior

• Increases a behavior

What is the objective of proper animal handling?

• To increase injuries to people

• To create distractions for animals

• To maximize stress to animals

• To minimize stress to animals

Which equipment is used for handling livestock?

• Cat bag

• Halters

• Muzzles

• Net

What should handling facilities encourage to reduce the amount of effort required from the operator?

• Unpredictable behavior

• Stressful behavior

• Aggressive behavior

• Natural behavior