BEH2 - K9 development & socialization

Question 1

altricial species

Answer 1

eyes/ears closed, not mobile, cannot eliminate on own

Question 2

precocial species

Answer 2

can see/hear, able to walk/run/eliminate immeadiately

Question 3

critical period

Answer 3

specific genetically programmed periods of time for learning where certain experiences MUST occur

Question 4

sensitive period

Answer 4

periods not as concrete to learning, but where important associations occur

Question 5

dominance

Answer 5

social interaction between two individuals of same species

Question 6

Neonatal stage of canines

Answer 6

0-10 days
dependent on mother
rooting reflex

Question 7

transitional stage of canines

Answer 7

11-21 days
eyes/ears open and teeth erupt
control urination and defecation
able to move on own
parents regurgitate food

Question 8

socialization stage of canines

Answer 8

3-12/4-14 weeks
period of enhanced neuroplasticity
important for exposure with positive experiences

Question 9

Fear period of canine development

Answer 9

within socialization period
enhanced learning of negative events

Question 10

juvenile stage of canine

Answer 10

3-6months
rapid, physical development

Question 11

adolescence stage of canine

Answer 11

~6 months to 2-3 years
sexually mature but not socially (dependent on size/breed)

Question 12

what are the 3 stages of stress

Answer 12

1. alarm (recognition)
2. resistance (response)
3. exhaustion (chronic/maladaptive)

Question 13

how does “early stress” benefit development

Answer 13

1. primes HPA axis to better cope with stress
2. less immunosuppression

Question 14

ontogeny =

Answer 14

development

Question 15

how does maternal stress affect development

Answer 15

1. impaired ability to cope with stress
2. abnormal social behavior
3. increase emotionality
4. increase fear