Which of the following statements generally are accurate about how companion animals make us feel. (can be up to 4 correct answers)

a) talking to people increases blood pressure, but talking to animals decreases blood pressure

b) we generally nurture animals without high expectations

c) when people talk to animals, they generally speak in a softer, higher-pitch voice

d) companion animals are often "surrogate family members"

a) talking to people increases blood pressure, but talking to animals decreases blood pressure

b) we generally nurture animals without high expectation

c) when people talk to animals, they generally speak in a softer, higher-pitch voice

d) companion animals are often "surrogate family members"

Which of the following statements are accurate regarding the Judeo-Christian tradition toward animals (can be up to 4 correct answers)

a) there are many examples in the Bible and Jewish literature about people haveing 'pets'

b) both Jewish and Christian people believe that animals are conscience of their 'source of life'

c) the Jewish people did not kill animals for sport, and fish had to be netted before they could be eaten

d) the Judeo-Christian tradition is that God's intentions for animals to be mediated by humans

c) the Jewish people did not kill animals for sport, and fish had to be netted before they could be eaten

d) the Judeo-Christian tradition is that God's intentions for animals to be mediated by humans

Which of the following statements are accurate about ethics and ethicists? (can be up to 4 correct answers)

a) it is NOT essential that an ethicist be a 'guru' with superior widom in order to find moral solutions to problems

b) an ethicist is not necessarily a 'prophet' announcing judgement about certain uses of animals 

c) ethicists almost always consider science and technology involved in animal production when seeking moral solutions to problems

d) ethics is not just sheer 'subjectivity', but should involve 'objectivity'

a) it is NOT essential that an ethicist be a 'guru' with superior widom in order to find moral solutions to problems

b) an ethicist is not necessarily a 'prophet' announcing judgement about certain uses of animals 

c) ethicists almost always consider science and technology involved in animal production when seeking moral solutions to problems

d) ethics is not just sheer 'subjectivity', but should involve 'objectivity'

Which of the following statements accurately describe the 'utilitarianism' theory used in animal welfare discussions (can be up to 4 correct answers)

a) actions are morally acceptable if the 'benefits' > 'harms'

b) the definition of 'benefits' and 'harms' is very clear for this theory

c) this theory is founded on biblical scriptures regarding animal use

d) 'benefits' to the majority sometimes are given greater consideration that the 'costs' to an individual or minority

Which of the following statements accurately describe the status of horses in human cultures? (can be up to 4 correct answers)

a) horses were first used for draft and then for riding and then for food

b)horse riders generally are characterized as bold, aggressive, proud, and/or defiant

c) the 'control' of horses for riding and/or draft was one of the most exciting historical events

d) the number of horses in the U.S. is now about 50% of the number that existed when they were the primary source of transportation and power

b)horse riders generally are characterized as bold, aggressive, proud, and/or defiant

c) the 'control' of horses for riding and/or draft was one of the most exciting historical events

Which of the following statements generally are consensus ideas about 'factory farms'? (can be up to 4 correct answers)

a) maximum use of technology

b) strong human-animal bonds are formed

c) typically owned by large corporations with owners in a distant location from where production occurs

d) extremely large operations with very flexible and versatile management protocols

a) maximum use of technology

c) typically owned by large corporations with owners in a distant location from where production occurs

Which of the following are acceptable and/or accurate definitions of "ethics?" (can be up to 4 correct answers)

a) a system of set of moral principles

b) rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or governing a particular group, culture, etc.

c) "action guides" that provide reasons pro or con

d) that aspect of philosophy that develops and assesses moral theories

a) a system of set of moral principles

b) rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or governing a particular group, culture, etc.

c) "action guides" that provide reasons pro or con

d) that aspect of philosophy that develops and assesses moral theories

-business/economics: ethics is essential to success

-science: need ethics in evidence so you have credibility

-environment: need ethics for helping the environment

-professional responsibility: if not established people may become unprofessional

-animals and animal life: ethics for testing on animals

-philosophy: ethics is involved because you want to be able to believe people when they tell you something

-virtue ethics: include the 'ideals' that are established and learned (honesty, loyal, fairness)

-action ethics: do something about virtue ethics (practicing loyalty)

-value ethics: prioritizing virtue ethics (honesty vs. fairness)

-freedom to stand up

-freedom to lay down

-freedom to turn around

-freedom to stretch

-freedom to groom themselves

-ALWAYS tell the truth

-avoid jargon and buzz words

-nothing is off record!

wilderness and outdoor recreation benefits of wildlife

-active observation and personal involvment with natural settings

-wildlife: intellectual challenge outdoors

Focus on outdoors/wildlife

-understanding interrelationship of species in context of ecosystems

-less focus on personal recreational involvement

-understanding natural systems

biological and physical characteristics of animals 

-objects of curiousity, study, and observation

-often fosters feelings of emotional detachment

-wildlife are generally not sources of companionship or recreation

emphasizes attractiveness or symbolic significance of animals

-artistic merit and beauty

-bearers of some special message

feelings of strong affection and attachment to individual animals

-for some, animals are "surrogate humans"

-empathy for animal emotion and thought

-attributes and capacities often are idealized

-romanticized notions of animal innocence and virtue

-population dynamics of different species typically desregarded

concern for ethically-humane treatment of animals

-more of a "state of mind" than personal or recreational involvement with animals

-strong opposition to inflicting pain, harm, or suffering on animals

-exploitation of animals is ethically wrong or cruel

-animals have inalienable rights to existence

-protection from domination and exploitation (except for human survival)

practical and material value of animals

-presume that animals should serve some human purpose

-practical demands > emotional considerations

-not necessarily lack of affection

satisfaction derived from mastery and control of animals

-animals are challenging opponents conquest demonstrates superiority and dominance

-fierce or cunning animals are valued most

dislike or fear of animals

-avoidance by reason of indifference

-animals clearly distinguished from humans

-little sense of kinship or affinity for animals

-classifies the most serious act of animal cruelty as felonies

-requires offenders to undergo psychological counseling

-prohibits offenders from owning an animal for at least 5 years

-make it criminal to knowingly sell horses gor slaughter (mexico or canada)

-requires secretary of interior to promulgate regulations for assessing risks of all nonnative wildlife species for inportation to the U.S.

-establishes prohibitions on importation or transportation of nonnative species; permit violations; possession, purchase, sale, release, or breeding

-prohibit any access to lands designated as "horse sanctuaries" (livestock grazing, hunting, mustang population control, opposed by the public lands control)

expressed int and understood from scriptures

-interpretation is central to our understanding of right or wrong

-some do not believe scriptures

best way to achieve most good in society is to follow our own goals and desires

-seems less applicable to animal welfare discussions

how much harm or benefit actions generate

-actions are morally acceptable if benefits are greater than the harms

protecting an individual against potential abuse in the name of greater good

-originally developed to overcome the most srious weaknesses of utilitarianism

1) confirm facts before talking to media

2) plan talking points

3) anticipate opposing viewpoints

4) be breif and concise

5) ALWAYS tell the truth

6) avoid jargon and buzz words

7) smile

8) refute false statements

9) beware of hypothetical and/or ranked questions

10) nothing is off the record!

verbal - 7%

vocal - 38%

visual - 55%

1) hunger/thirst

2) physical discomfort

3) pain, injury, disease

4) fear and distress

5) crammed space to prevent normal behavior patterns

not very important

-receive ample food and water

-receive treatment for injury and disease