Cat Behavior and Development Biology Quiz
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What is the significance of a cat holding its tail up, according to researchers?

  • It is a behavior seen mainly in wild felines
  • It is unrelated to domestication
  • It is a sign of fear or aggression
  • It is a form of communication associated with domestication (correct)

    • In urban settings, how are cats primarily viewed?

  • As utilitarian animals for pest control
  • As companion animals, especially in one-person homes (correct)
  • As aggressive and territorial animals
  • As independent, solitary creatures

    • What chemical mediator enables all animals to be capable of social interactions?

  • Serotonin
  • Endorphins
  • Dopamine
  • Oxytocin (correct)

    • What is a significant factor influencing the strength of bonding between a person and a cat?

    <p>Cat's age and socialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inappropriate House Soiling in cats can be attributed to:

    <p>Lack of litterbox training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of inappropriate urination in urban settings?

    <p>Dirty litterbox with too many solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cat behavior is a reflection of marking territory?

    <p>Urine marking (spraying)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of frequent urine marking behavior in cats?

    <p>To mark their territorial scent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of problem would be associated with a cat straddling the litterbox, shaking paws, and digging around the box?

    <p>'Inappropriate urination'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do the eyes of domestic cats typically remain closed for after birth?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do domestic kittens begin to voluntarily eliminate waste without any help?

    <p>5-6 weeks after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does weaning typically start for domestic kittens?

    <p>week 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do wild cats usually begin to hunt after their mother brings wild caught prey to them?

    <p>week 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do domestic kittens typically complete the weaning process?

    <p>week 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens show mature responses to threatening social stimuli as part of their social development?

    <p>8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does 'social play' typically begin for domestic kittens?

    <p>week 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens escalate 'social play' into fights, which could potentially cause injuries?

    <p>2-3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do domestic kittens demonstrate complex motor abilities like walking on a plank?

    <p>10-11 weeks after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens complete the 'body righting in mid air' ability?

    <p>6 weeks of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do domestic kittens demonstrate complete orientation capabilities similar to mature cats?

    <p>4 weeks of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens have excellent visual acuity, which continues to improve until they reach 3 months of age?

    <p>1 month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way a mother cat influences the hunting behavior of her kittens?

    <p>Bringing dead prey before live prey as part of the hunting training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'social play' considered to be?

    <p>A requirement for predatory behavior and hunting skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by equifinality in the context of cat predation?

    <p>Adult cats develop excellent predatory skills regardless of different starting conditions and development routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason given in the text for cats using olfactory communication?

    <p>To prevent confrontation during hunting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do male cats use urine for communication, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They spray urine 2.8-9.2 times/hour to mark their territory and show male dominance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of feces for cats in terms of olfactory communication?

    <p>To determine social information and provide friendly signals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of scratching behavior in cats?

    <p>To condition their claws and deposit scent from glands for territory marking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'allorubbing' in terms of olfactory communication for cats?

    <p>'Allorubbing' is marking scent with head on objects to establish social information in groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of facial secretion F3 in cat communication, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>'F3' is released from tomcats and is related to ranging territory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about cat auditory signals?

    <p>It's challenging to determine if cat sounds are different or variants of the same sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does purring behavior indicate, according to the text?

    <p>Purring can indicate altered behavior, potentially leading to aggression in cats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do posture changes and piloerection signify in cat communication?

    <p>They indicate an increase in size and readiness for aggression in cats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of animal hoarders?

    <p>Obsessively collecting animals despite deteriorating household conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a demographic characteristic of animal hoarders?

    <p>Women in their middle age or older</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the FBI's analysis of serial killers' lives suggest about their childhood?

    <p>They had killed or tortured animals as children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological disorder diagnosed in childhood presents itself through a pattern of behavior involving violation of others' rights or major age-appropriate norms?

    <p>Antisocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic trait is associated with individuals who have a higher likelihood of demonstrating animal cruelty?

    <p>Lower education levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notorious figure from the text was known to abuse neighborhood dogs before being convicted of multiple murders?

    <p>David Berkowitz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What violent behavior did Edward Emil Kemper lll demonstrate as a child, according to the text?

    <p>Killing neighborhood cats and his own mother later in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connection did Ted Bundy have to animal abuse before his convictions?

    <p>He used to abuse neighborhood dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one indicator of family violence or family problems, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Children witnessing parents abuse animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trait is associated with higher criminal thinking, bullying, and power orientation in individuals who demonstrate animal cruelty?

    <p>Low empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of individuals who have a higher likelihood of demonstrating animal cruelty?

    <p>Low empathy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notorious figure from the text was known to trap dogs and cats as a child and then shoot them with arrows?

    <p>Albert Disalvo (the Boston Strangler)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the Human-Animal Bond according to the Argus Institute at the University of Colorado?

    <p>A dynamic relationship between people and animals that can be mutually beneficial, but can also create negative consequences for both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Biophilia hypothesis proposed by E.O. Wilson in 1983?

    <p>The hypothesis that human dependence on nature extends far beyond simple material and physical sustenance to include aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive, and spiritual meaning and satisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the Self Psychology Theory introduced as an offshoot of psychoanalytical theory?

    <p>The theory that reliance on selfobjects from the environmental surroundings is not crucial to maintaining a healthy 'self'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) according to the text?

    <p>Characterized by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Animal Hoarder Disorder as per the text?

    <p>A relatively new term used to describe a condition previously classified as OCD or OCPD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of facial secretion F3 in cat communication according to the text?

    <p>To indicate submission and friendliness towards other cats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Allorubbing' in terms of olfactory communication for cats refers to:

    <p>'Bunting' behavior aimed at demonstrating affection towards other cats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a companion according to the provided text?

    <p>A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the ASPCA, companion animals should be domesticated or domestic-bred animals whose needs can be readily met as companions. Which of the following species would be considered suitable as companion animals?

    <p>Ferret</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the human-animal bond, as defined by the American Veterinary Medical Association?

    <p>A mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of human-animal relationships, what is the significance of behaviors that are essential to the health and well-being of both people and animals?

    <p>They contribute to a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a Savannah cat mentioned in the text?

    <p>It has a wild appearance and a domesticated temperament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species of animal is NOT mentioned in the text as suitable or unsuitable for being a companion animal?

    <p>Horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of purring behavior in cats, as suggested in the text?

    <p>To communicate contentment or relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chemical mediator enables all animals to be capable of social interactions?

    <p>Oxytocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does frequent urine marking behavior in cats primarily indicate, according to the text?

    <p>A method to establish territory boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens typically complete the weaning process, according to the information in the text?

    <p>Around 8 weeks old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of problem might be associated with a cat straddling the litterbox, shaking paws, and digging around the box, based on the text?

    <p>Pain or discomfort while using the litterbox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average gestation period of a domestic cat?

    <p>63 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens typically demonstrate complex motor abilities like walking on a plank?

    <p>10-11 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do domestic kittens generally complete the weaning process?

    <p>Week 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens typically have excellent visual acuity, which continues to improve until they reach 3 months of age?

    <p>1 month</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do domestic kittens begin to voluntarily eliminate waste without any help?

    <p>$5-6$ weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do wild cats usually begin to hunt after their mother brings wild caught prey to them?

    <p>$5$ weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Social play' in domestic kittens begins at what age?

    <p>$4-5$ weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do domestic kittens escalate 'social play' into fights, which could potentially cause injuries?

    <p>$2-3$ months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Body righting in mid air' is complete in domestic kittens at what age?

    <p>$6$ weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Social Play' typically declines and stops in domestic kittens at what age?

    <p>$14-15$ weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Defensive personality' in domestic kittens, characterized by behavioral responses to challenges by large difficult prey, typically occurs between which ages?

    <p>$4-6$ weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Orientation complete capabilities' in domestic kittens are typically achieved by what age?

    <p>4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prey do mothers typically first bring to kittens in the process of training them to hunt?

    <p>Dead prey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is suggested to influence a kitten's future hunting preference?

    <p>Social environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason suggested for all adult cats becoming excellent predators regardless of their development and upbringing?

    <p>Equifinality in biological systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of communication is considered a requirement for predatory behavior and hunting skills, although its benefits are unproven?

    <p>Olfactory communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is found in the urine of cats and is rich in oxidative amino acid derivatives?

    <p>Felinine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of scratching behavior in cats?

    <p>To mark territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Allorubbing' in cat communication may be used to establish what kind of social information?

    <p>'Group odours'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'tail upright' in cat communication?

    <p>'Aggressive' signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Allogrooming' between cats is primarily used for what purpose?

    <p>To assert dominance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Purring' does not always indicate a 'pleasure-happy temperament'; what else can it potentially indicate?

    <p>'Potential aggression'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Post-domestication, which visual change indicates that a cat looks bigger, often as a signal of aggression?

    <p>Piloerection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Between which ages do domestic cats demonstrate visual changes such as rolling to indicate sexual receptivity?

    <p>3-4 months old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for lions not displaying 'tail up' communication, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Lions are typically solitary animals and do not require interspecies communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of oxytocin release on social interactions, as discussed in the text?

    <p>Oxytocin release leads to increased dopamine sensitivity and desire for reward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor influencing the strength of bonding between a person and a cat, according to the text?

    <p>The cat's genetics and tolerance to handling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential reason for cats using inappropriate house soiling behavior, based on the information provided?

    <p>Increased sensitivity to detectable smells, making it difficult to keep resting places clean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between inappropriate urination and urine marking behavior in cats, according to the text?

    <p>'Inappropriate urination' is primarily observed in female cats, while 'urine marking' is mainly a male cat problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective solution suggested in the text for dealing with inappropriate urination in multi-cat households?

    <p>Temporarily confine the cat to a small space with a litterbox for re-training purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common presentation associated with dirty litterboxes causing inappropriate urination in urban settings, according to the text?

    <p>Cats straddling the box and shaking paws after relieving themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely reason why lions do not typically display 'tail up' communication, based on the information provided?

    <p>Lions do not require 'tail up' communication due to their solitary nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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