History of AAT
Which culture views animals as equal beings?
Indigenous Culture.
Which types of anima; therapies help with movement disorders and socialization?
Equine therapy or hippotherapy.
Which animal is heavily used in AAT for patients with PTSD?
Canines (or dogs).
Are the limitations of AAT heavily researched?
No; contradictory evidence is available and more research should be done to establish the negative effects of AAT.
What animal did Florence Nightingale use to help mental health patients?
Birds.
AAT causes a reduction in the ability for a patient to handle pain. True or false?
False. It increases the patients pain threshold and anti-anxiety response.
Can dogs help decrease alcohol and/or drug use in patients with PTSD? True or False.
True.
What is the main limitation of utilizing therapy dogs in the hospital setting?
Transmission of infections.
Why were dogs deployed in WWII?
To help lift soldiers spirits and to recover from trauma.
Which hormone does AAT increase in the human body?
Oxytocin.
Veterans.
What hormone can increase in dogs during an AAT session?
Cortisol.
In what years did AAT become widespread in the healthcare system?
Which memory does AAT improve?
Short and long term memory.
Can AAT be used as a prophylactic therapy for PTSD?
Yes.
Can excessive cortisol levels in dogs cause pupil dilation, yawning, and licking?
Yes. These are signs of stress that owners should look out for.
Who founded "Therapy Dogs International"?
Elaine Smith.
AAT can control symptoms of which type of mental health illnesses?
Anxiety-based disorders.
In children suffering with PTSD, how can AAT help them with their symptoms?
They can set boundaries, increase their self-esteem, and be more open towards other people.
What are ethical considerations for AAT?
Knowledge of animal welfare, animal behaviour, and owner's ability to detect signs of discomfort.