Your Secret Feline Decoder Ring: Feline Behavior Assessments

2. Standardization of behavior assessments involves:

Having the assessment performed, recorded, and reported in the same manner.

Changing as many variables in the assessment as possible.

Using only fluorescent lighting in the room used for the assessment.

Not applicable (i.e., there is no need for standardization).

4. Behavior assessments are used as:

A pass or fail test of adoptability.

An ancillary tool to understanding the cat’s behavior, in addition to the relinquishment questionnaire and experiences of staff and volunteers.

A way to determine what types of litter the cat prefers.

An opportunity to have play time with the cat.

6. Stress and anxiety experienced by cats in a shelter environment:

Can influence the results of a behavior assessment.

May result in increased OR decreased fear and/or aggression.

Is commonly caused by noise.

Is commonly exhibited by hiding, being hyper-alert, and crouching.

All of the above

7. The function of feline behavior assessments in shelters is to:

Prioritize the needs of the individual cat.

Make decisions for the shelter cat population.

Match cats with adopters.

All of the above

8. Behavior assessments can be helpful with shelter pathway planning by:

Prioritizing special housing in the shelter or in foster care.

Identifying the need for specialized enrichment, behavioral modification treatment plans, and additional external resources.

A way of fast tracking all cats.

A and B

9. Challenge(s) with using behavior assessments is (are):

The need for standardization.

Improving reliability.

Validation of results.

All of the above

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11. Considerations when performing behavior assessments include:

Who? What time? Evaluators clothing? Cat’s gender?

Who? When? Where? Why?

Who? When? Where? How is it done? How is it used?

Who? Neuter status? Coat color? How is it done?