Your Secret Feline Decoder Ring: Feline Behavior Assessments
Cats don't come with a real decoder ring, but feline behavior assessments, designed and applied appropriately, will help unscramble some of that secret code - the essence of the cat! They are an important tool for gathering information about an individual cat's behavior, designing a plan for her, and revising and evaluating the process as she adapts and responds to her new environment. Dr. Susan Krebsbach talks about the unique behavior characteristics of the cat, what those characteristics are telling us, as well as how to use that information in formal feline behavior assessments.
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Behavior assessments that have been developed for dogs can be easily adapted to cats.
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True
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False
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Behavior assessments are used as:
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A pass or fail test of adoptability.
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An ancillary tool to understanding the cat’s behavior, in addition to the relinquishment questionnaire and experiences of staff and volunteers.
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A way to determine what types of litter the cat prefers.
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An opportunity to have play time with the cat.
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B. An ancillary tool to understanding the cat’s behavior, in addition to the relinquishment questionnaire and experiences of staff and volunteers. -
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The function of feline behavior assessments in shelters is to:
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Prioritize the needs of the individual cat.
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Make decisions for the shelter cat population.
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Match cats with adopters.
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All of the above
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D. All of the above -
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The ultimate goal of behavior assessments is to match the pet with the best possible home.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Behavior assessments can be helpful with shelter pathway planning by:
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Prioritizing special housing in the shelter or in foster care.
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Identifying the need for specialized enrichment, behavioral modification treatment plans, and additional external resources.
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A way of fast tracking all cats.
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A and B
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D. A and B -
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Challenge(s) with using behavior assessments is (are):
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The need for standardization.
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Improving reliability.
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Validation of results.
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All of the above
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D. All of the above -
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Standardization of behavior assessments involves:
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Having the assessment performed, recorded, and reported in the same manner.
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Changing as many variables in the assessment as possible.
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Using only fluorescent lighting in the room used for the assessment.
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Not applicable (i.e., there is no need for standardization).
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A. Having the assessment performed, recorded, and reported in the same manner. -
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There is no need for additional studies to validate feline behavior assessments.
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True
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False
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B. False -
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Considerations when performing behavior assessments include:
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Who? What time? Evaluators clothing? Cat’s gender?
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Who? When? Where? Why?
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Who? When? Where? How is it done? How is it used?
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Who? Neuter status? Coat color? How is it done?
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C. Who? When? Where? How is it done? How is it used? -
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Stress and anxiety experienced by cats in a shelter environment:
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Can influence the results of a behavior assessment.
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May result in increased OR decreased fear and/or aggression.
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Is commonly caused by noise.
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Is commonly exhibited by hiding, being hyper-alert, and crouching.
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All of the above
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E. All of the above -
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