pets/human behavior midterm

post-traumatic stress disorder

trauma and stress related condition that can occur after a traumatic event such as war, assault, or disaster

traumatic brain injury

“invisible wound of war” giving rise to emotional and cognitive problems

acute brain event where symptoms may occur immediately, or present days or weeks following an injury or traumatic experience

what type of domestic animal do military personnel diagnosed with PTSD often utilize?

dogs

what type of trauma related stress do firefighters also experience?

cumulative trauma-related stress

veterans with emotional support animals often experience fewer ….. related to their mental health conditions

hospitalizations

PTSD is strongly linked to … disorders and to other … behaviors in military veterans

substance abuse ; compulsive

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 type of species can an emotional support animal be?

cat, dog, miniature horse, alpaca - any of them

feral dogs

dogs that are wholly unrestricted and not dependent on food or shelter from people

sub-clinical pet separation anxiety

causes some psychological discomfort in pet owners but it does not interfere with their daily lives

trauma crisis event

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

signs and symptoms of burnout in human handler

detachment, lack of motivation, feelings of inadequacy, dehumanization, increased self harm, deterioration of physical or mental health, disruptions in their interpersonal relationships

zoonotic pathogen

can be bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal

transitional homelessness

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

zoonosis

transmission of disease from animals to humans

4 primary styles of attachment

secure, insecure-ambivalent, insecure-avoidant, insecure-disorganized

Someone is homeless & has a pet dog. Person can get housing, but cannot bring animals with them. Would this person be likely to give up their pet?

no

having a pet decreases human stress and cortisol and increases oxytocin

true

therapy animal

animals that provide affection and comfort to people typically in settings such as hospitals, assisted living facilities, and schools

pets and handlers are trained to safely interact with the public but have no special access to public places except in those facilities where they are welcomed

service animal

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

emotional support animal

animals that alleviate one or more symptoms or effects of a person’s disability

assistance animals that provide therapeutic emotional support

allowed to accompany individuals in their home, but have no special access to public places

reverse zoonosis

transmission of disease from humans to animals

animal sentience

the ability of animals to feel and experience emotions such as joy, pleasure, pain, and fear

patients with companion animals have a strong bond with their animal

true

neighborhood dogs

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

pet effect

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

those with compromised immune systems are at greatest risk of zoonosis

true

common concerns that people express about owning or interacting with an animal

allergies, asthma, and zoonoses - diseases acquired from animals

One Health Approach

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

animal assisted therapy (AAT)

a plan and structured intervention directed by a healthcare provider for the use of a specially trained animal to provide comfort, emotional support, and therapeutic care to people with different health challenges

zooeyia

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

in a crisis situation what are some harmful environments to animals?

biohazards, unhealthy air, or any other dangerous situations caused by a crisis or natural disaster

human animal interaction (HAI)

full range of peoples’ associations with animals and pets- emotional, psychological, and physical

human animal bond (HAB)

mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that positively influences the health and well-being of both

What must all ethical animal assisted interventions emphasize?

the importance of the animal’s safety, comfort, and well-being

anthropomorphism

attribution of human characteristics or behaviors to animals

which theoretical model have human animal interactions been associated with overtime?

attachment, social support, and biopsychosocial theory

hidden homelessness

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

name of combat therapy dog who provided many veterans and people with emotional support

smoky

episodic homelessness

person has experienced at least three episodes of homelessness within the past twelve months

restricted dogs

dogs that are fully supervised and restricted at all times and fully dependent on people

family dogs

semi-restricted dogs that may be allowed to freely roam for part of the time but are still fully dependent on people for food and shelter

chronic homelessness

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

ethology

the study of animal behavior