Psychology Answers

Why is appropriate socialisation of dogs needed

before they are 13/14 weeks old?

A-So they can be the ‘alpha dog’

B-To help them to cope

with the challenges of modern life

C-So they

arehouse-trained

D-All of the above

Dogs behaviour is influenced by (select all that apply)

A-Personality

B-Genetics

C-Socialisation

D-Training

E- Environment

What are the potential indicators of stress in

cats?

A-Increased grooming behaviour

B-Aggression directed towards the owner or other cats

C-Spraying within the core territory

D-All of the above

Select all statements that apply to feline

domestication;

A-The majority of pet cats are pedigree

B-Cats show a great variation in size due to

selective breeding

C-Cats have retained many of the behaviour characteristics

of their ancestors

D-The hairless Sphynx is the result of a natural

gene mutation that has been selectively bred

What are some of the requirements for pet dogs

and cats that owners need to be aware of? (select all that apply

A-They need to be

habituated to the world we expect them to live in

B-The correct type to

environment needs to be provided

C-Adequate

socialisation needs to be provided

D-All of the above

E-Dogs and cats cannot

live in the same household

What do you need to look for in order to interpret a wagging tail of a dog?

A-Height of the tail

B-Speed of the wag

C-The breadth of the wag

D-Which side the tail appears to wag more often

E-All of the above

What are some of the requirements for pet dogs

and cats that owners need to be aware of? (select all that apply

A-They need to be

habituated to the world we expect them to live in

B-The correct type to

environment needs to be provided

C-Adequate

socialisation needs to be provided

D-All of the above

E-Dogs and cats cannot

live in the same household

Which of the following are common cat myths? (select all that apply)

A-Cats have a dominance hierarchy

B-Cats are grumpy and unpredictable

C-Only tom cats spray urine

D-Cats are low maintenance pets

E- Cats need other cats for company

Which of the following statements are true;

A-Dog’s behaviour is similar to wolve’s behaviour

B-Dogs will strive to become ‘top dog’ or alpha dog

C-The behaviour of a dog is due to a variety of different factors

D-All of the above

Of the following, which is NOT a description of equine digestion?

A-Monogastric

B-Non-ruminant herbivore

C-Hind-gut fermenter

D-Ruminant