Enrichment Quiz

What is the definition of enrichment?

• The act of reducing the quality of something

• The act of improving the quality or power of something by adding something else

• The process of removing unnecessary elements

• The method of simplifying complex systems

What does environmental enrichment include?

• Static environments and limited challenges

• Regular provision of dynamic environments, cognitive challenges, and social opportunities

• Isolation from social interactions

• Reduction of cognitive activities

What is one benefit of environmental enrichment for animals?

• Increased isolation

• Positive response to potential stressors

• Decreased cognitive function

• Limited social interaction

How does enrichment affect captive animals?

• It makes them more aggressive.

• It supports positive mental welfare.

• It discourages natural behaviors.

• It makes them less exploratory.

What does enrichment help animals to be at ease with?

• Their food

• Their surroundings

• Their trainers

• Their toys

Why do we provide enrichment to animals?

• To promote natural behavior

• To increase aggression

• To encourage laziness

• To reduce social interaction

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining enrichment suitability?

• Enclosure/habitat

• Number of conspecifics

• Natural behaviors

• Color of the animal

Why is the number of conspecifics important for enrichment suitability?

• It affects social interactions and group dynamics

• It determines the color of the enclosure

• It influences the type of food provided

• It changes the temperature of the habitat

What role does the size of an animal play in enrichment suitability?

• It determines the type of enrichment objects used

• It affects the color of the habitat

• It influences the number of visitors allowed

• It changes the feeding schedule

What does the term 'conspecifics' refer to in the context of enrichment suitability?

• Animals of the same species

• Different types of food

• Various enrichment objects

• Different habitats