Trauma Basics
When an animal is pursued by a threatening animal intending harm, the aggressor is known as this
This behavioral change looks like an animal being nervous, fearful, and easily startled.
Anxiety
As shown by studies in the Canadian Yukon, a history of being pursued makes animals likely to have fewer of these
Babies
When an animal is injured in a traumatic event, this is the first thing they need
Medical care
This is the definition of a trauma-induced behavioral change
A shift in demeanor or response patterns to environmental stimuli
An earthquake or flood are both examples of this kind of trauma trigger
Natural disaster
Aggression
A history of fear and trauma leads to increases in these two vital rates.
Heart rate and respiratory rate
When an animal does a favorable behavior and you offer them a reward, it's known as this
Positive reinforcement training
This is the definition of a trauma-induced physiological change
When a human harms an animal directly, it's known as this
Abuse
After being hungry for long enough, an animal is likely to develop this negative food-protective trait known as
Resource guarding
This stress hormone tends to be increased in traumatized animals
Cortisol
List two behavior modification techniques
Habituation, Desensitization, Overlearning, Counterconditioning
This animal is a good example of the cycle of trauma in the Canadian Yukon.
Snowshoe Hare
Trauma can be accurately defined as this
(your answer does not need to be word for word, as long as you provide an accurate summary)
Any disturbing experience that results in severe fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on an animal’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.
When an animal has a powerful fear that defies logic, it's known as this
Immune system
These two words describe a favorable environment for an animal recovering from trauma
Safe and predictable
This is the full name of our partner shelter in Asheville (not the acronym!)
Behavioral Rehabilitation Center
When a human does not provide adequate care for their animal, it's known as this
Neglect
When an animal is constantly aware of and scanning their environment, it's known as this.
Hypervigilance
The brain chemistry of a traumatized animal change, and those changes are especially notable in areas associated with these two emotions
Fear and anxiety
Define enrichment. How does it fit into an animal's recovery journey?
Mental or physical stimulation that improves an animal's quality of life. This offers them a safe way to play and interact without feeling threatened.
This parent organization manages and runs the BRC
ASPCA