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1
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Give an example of when behaviour may mean different things

A

Shivering could mean excitement or cold

2
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What is a stereotypy?

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A repeated, relatively invariant sequence of movements that has no obvious function

3
Q

What could prevent/treat stereotypies?

A

Exercise
Feeding
Social enrichment
Space

4
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What is qualitative behaviour assessment?

A

Assessing the emotion in animals to assess the welfare

Looks at expressions that reflect the animals emotional experiences

5
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What is the issue with using play as an indication of welfare?

A

Not prevalent in adults in many species

6
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What are the problems with choice tests?

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May be offering the wrong options
Choice depends if circumstance and previous history
Does the animal choose what is best for itself?

7
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Why is determining personality in dogs important?

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Determine suitability/success for work or performance e.g. police dogs, service dogs

8
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What are active vipers?

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Deal with an aversive situation by trying to escape or remove aversive stimulus

9
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What are passive copers?

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Respond to aversive situations with no obvious outward signs