PSCI Pets and Humans: Exam 1 Review Questions

PTSD is strongly linked to ___ disorders and ____ in military veterans.

Substance abuse and other compulsive behaviors

Feral dogs

Dogs that are wholly unrestricted, they are not dependent on food or shelter from people

What are some qualities of a well-trained therapy dog?

calm temperament (gentle and not biting), properly socialized (encountered and handled by lots of people during puppyhood), compliant and responsive

What are some signs/symptoms of burnout in the human handler?

Signs: detachment, lack of motivation, feelings of inadequacy, dehumanization, deterioration of the physical or mental health of the handler

Disruptions in their interpersonal relationships have increased self-harm, etc

What is a zoonotic pathogen?

A disease-causing organism (such as a virus, bacteria, parasite, or fungus) that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

What is the definition of transitional homelessness?

A state of homelessness that is the result of a major life change or catastrophic event that results in a person being in a unhoused situation for less than a year

Zoonosis

An infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans

Homeless people with a pet are more likely to go into housing if they have to give up their pet. True or False?

False

Having a friendly pet….

Decreases human stress, lowers cortisol, and increases oxytocin.

Reverse zoonosis

Disease transmitted from humans to animals

What is animal sentience?

Defined as the ability of animals to experience feelings

Neighborhood dogs

Dogs that are entirely free to roam, only semi-dependent on one or more families for their food or shelter

The One Health Approach

recognizes the health of humans is closely connected to the health of animals and to our shared environment

What is Animal Assisted Therapy?

The use of specially trained animal to provide comfort, emotional support, and therapeutic care to people with different health challenges

Zooeyia

The positive benefits to the health of humans caused by out interactions with companion animals

What must all ethical animal assisted interventions emphasize?

The importance of the animals' safety, comfort, and well-being

Anthropomorphism

The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to animals

What type of trauma related stress do firefighters also experience?

Cumulative trauma-related stress

What type of species can an Emotional Support Animal be?

Cat, dog, miniature horse - any of them

Veterans with emotional support animals often experience fewer ___ related to their mental health conditions.

hospitalizations

Subclinical pet separation anxiety

When pet separation anxiety causes some psychological discomfort in a pet owner but it does not interfere with the owner’s life

In a crisis situation, what are some harmful environments to animals?

Biohazards and unhealthy air

Which theoretical models have human animal interactions been associated with overtime?

Attachment theory, social support theory, and biopsychosocial theory

What type of domestic animal do military veterans diagnosed with PTSD often utilize?

dogs

Traumatic Crisis Event

an extraordinary external event that is sudden and unpredictable and can affect more than one human

What are the four primary styles of attachment?

secure attachment, ambivalent, avoidant, disorganized

What is the definition of a therapy animal?

provide affection and comfort typically in settings such as hospitals, schools, and assisted living facilities. specially trained and certified to provide psychological and physiological therapy to individuals or groups. Unlike a service animal, they are encouraged to socialize and interact with other people while on duty as a therapy animal

What is the definition of a service animal?

animals that have been specially trained to perform tasks for people presenting with disabilities

What is the definition of an emotional support animal?

Provide support and affection to an individual presenting a verifiable emotional issue or a verifiable psychological issue. Companionship and emotional support to people. Does not require special training.

The article discusses the relationship between patients and their animals and explains how physicians understand that a strong bond between pets and humans can be beneficial. True or False?

True

Pet effect

How living with an animal can improve human health, psychological well being, and longevity.

The greatest risk of zoonosis is to individuals with ___

Compromised Immune Systems

Human animal bond

A mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are considered essential to the health and well-being of animals and people.

The most common concerns for owning a pet are..

allergies, asthma, and zoonosis

What is the name of the combat therapy dog?

Smoky

Chronic Homelessness

the person has experienced homelessness for at least a year or repeatedly with a disabling condition (such as a serious mental health illness, substance use disorder, or physical disability)

Hidden Homelessness

the person temporarily couch-surfs with friends or family without immediate prospects for permanent housing

Ethology

The study of animal behavior

PTSD

It is a trauma and stress-related condition that can occur after a traumatic event. Results in hyper-vigilance, agitated states, detachment and estrangement from others, difficulty with concentration, and sleep cycles.

what is traumatic brain injury?

TBI gives rise to emotional and cognitive problems. It is an acute brain event where symptoms may occur immediately, or present days or weeks following an injury or traumatic experience. Cognitive impairments and memory dysfunction

Secure Attachment

The child becomes distressed when their parent leaves the room, but is easily comforted upon their return

Avoidant Attachment

Child is not distressed when parent leaves, and ignores them when they return

Ambivalent Attachment

Distressed when parent leaves and returns

Disorganized Attachment

Child does not have a predictable pattern of attatchment

What is the role of Animal assisted therapy

planned and structure intervention directed by healthcare provider working in the scope of their profession (documented and evaluated within individuals treatment plan)

-helps build better therapeutic alliances such as trust and interpersonal relationship skills

A zoonotic pathogen can be..

A fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic