Term
| according to the study by kellert, what were the two most popular attitudes towards animals? |
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Definition
-neutralistic --> more likely to avoid animals as a result of indifference
-humanistic --> had a strong affection or love for anmals, an interest in pets and visiting zoos |
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Term
| what are four segments of pet carers? (in order of percentage) |
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Definition
1. humanists
2. pet pleasers
3. conscientious pet owners
4. pet tradionalists
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Term
what is a humanist care giver?
what are the most important factors in selecting a vet for this group? |
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Definition
described as caring and devoted pet owners and mostly single females
professionalism and pet owner relationships were most important in selecting a vet
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Term
describe a conscientious pet owner.
what is important for them in selecting a vet? |
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Definition
more likely to be a rep of an average household with respect to number and children
professionalism, pet owner relationships, and location were important in selecting a vet |
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Term
describe pet pleasers.
What is important to them when selecting a vet? |
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Definition
more likely to be female with lower incomes
-price is important when selecting a vet |
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Term
Describe pet traditionalists
what is important for them when selecting a vet? |
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Definition
more likely to be older, keep pets outside and refer to them as pets
-least likely to visit vets and most likely to switch vets on the basis of costs |
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Term
| What are some needs fulfilled by pets that are acknowledged? |
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Definition
-companionship and pleasure
-family role
-dogs as workers
-security |
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Term
| What are some needs fulfilled by pets that are NOT acknowledged? |
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Definition
-accepted urban standards
-lifestyle expectations
-contact with nature
-outlet for emotions
-image
-sexual activity (!!) |
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Term
| What are some reasons for relinquishments of pets? |
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Definition
-accommodation and moving
-too much time and effort
-owner health
-dog behavior |
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Term
| what are some medical consequences of human-animal interactions? |
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Definition
-pet ownership has been linked to therapeutic, physiological, psychological and pyschosocial benefits
(varied results tho)
pets create well-being through enhancing social interactions
pets provide emotional support for carers and lack social relationships appears to be a significant risk factor for human health
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Term
| pet ownership has been found positively associated to what social consequences? |
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Definition
-social contact and interaction
-perceptions of neighborhood friendliness |
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Term
| Students in later years rated animals as having lower levels of ______________ |
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Definition
| Students in later years rated animals as having lower levels of sentience |
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Term
| _______________students rated themselves as having higher levels of emotional empathy than ___________ |
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Definition
| Female students rated themselves as having higher levels of emotional empathy than males |
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Term
| ________________maintained higher levels of empathy during the course of vet sci |
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Definition
| Females maintained higher levels of empathy during the course of vet sci |
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Term
| ___________showed lower levels of empathy in the later years of the course of vet sci |
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Definition
| Males showed lower levels of empathy in the later years of the course |
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Term
| What was the gender-year interaction for empathy for vet students? |
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Definition
there was none
but females did rate themselves as having higher levels of emotional empathy compared to males |
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Term
T or F:
Students from cities were generally less likely to believe that animals felt sensations in a similar way to humans. |
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Definition
False
Students from country towns were generally less likely to believe that animals felt
sensations in a similar way to humans. |
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Term
The framework for emotional intelligence suggests that relational competence is derived from what?
and why do vets require relational competence? |
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Definition
- Self awareness
- Social awareness
- Self management
vets require relational competence in order to achieve the best possible outcome for the animal which can be dependent upon an assessment of one situation |
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Term
According to social support theory what are the 4 categories of support?
and what do pets fulfill? |
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Definition
1) Emotional support (listening)
2) Instrumental support (practical help) --> like seeing eye dog
3) Informational support (giving directions)
4) Appraisal support (feedback following completion of a task)
Pets most likely to offer 1 & 2 |
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Term
| James Bosserel said pets are a source of____________________ |
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Definition
| unconditional love, an emotional outlet and teach children |
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Term
| konrad lorenz said we wish to keep pets because of: |
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Definition
| a longing to get back with nature |
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Term
| Boris Levinson saw a ________________ value of pets |
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Definition
therapeutic
he was a therapist that brought pets to sessions for greater success |
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Term
| What is the family development theory? |
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Definition
-pets fulfill different roles dependent on life stage of owner
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-family member
-child substitute
-spouse/partner sub
-best friend |
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Term
| describe attachment theory (4 aspects) |
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Definition
• Proximity seeking (holds pet close)
• Separation distress (procedures out of room)
• Secure base (knowing pet loves them unconditionally allows owner to
explore)
• Safe haven (when times are tough) |
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Term
| why does id'ing HAB helpful? (4 ways) |
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Definition
• Allows vet to build a rapport with the client and even relate to the client
• Allows vet to identify barriers to treatment
• Allows vet to personalise service
• Management of expectations |
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Term
| How is the HAB described with production animals? |
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Definition
| human animal relationship |
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Term
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Definition
• Ignorance and inability to empathise
• Lack of adequate coping skills (domestic abuse)
• Perpetrators socialised to abuse (reinforcement or punishment)
• Abuse perceived as beneficial/justified (punishment; enforced compliance)
• Sense of entitlement (humans are superior; I am superior)
• Personality dysfunction (poor impulse control, irritability)
• Religious, cultural and regional subcultures (eg communities in which dog fighting is acceptable; animal sacrifice) |
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Term
| What are the motivations for animal abuse? |
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Definition
• Control of another being/boost ego
• Retaliation for perceived wrong (eg inappropriate urine)
• Prejudice against a breed/species
• To impress on other’s one’s capacity for violence/menace or threat -> often violent to people
• Displaced hostility
• Sadism -> may progress to humans
• Revenge
• Amusement |
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Term
Animal Cruelty
is a reliable indicator of __________________________
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Definition
animal cruelty is a reliable indicator of violence towards people |
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Term
___% of sexual homicide offenders in NSW had committed an act of animal cruelty
______% of victims of domestic violence reported that pets were also victims
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Definition
• 100 per cent of sexual homicide offenders in NSW had committed an act of animal cruelty
• 23-91% of victims of domestic violence reported that pets were also victims |
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Term
| what will vets see regarding animal abuse? |
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Definition
• Mismatch history and injury pattern/conflicting accounts
• Multiple similar injuries (esp fractures, lacerations, burns)
• Client/s injured/upset |
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Term
| If you see an act of animal cruelty are you legally obligated to report it in NSW/Aus? |
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Definition
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Term
| In cases of domestic abuse/animal cruelty, what can you suggest? |
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Definition
many women delay refuge support for fear for their animals
there are safe beds though |
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