AAT AAI Foundations and Terminology 3

Question 1

How does Animal-Assisted Education (AAE) differ from Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)?

Accepted Answer

AAE focuses on educational goals and is facilitated by teachers or educators, not clinicians

Answer

AAE targets academic or educational objectives and is led by educators, whereas AAT targets health or psychosocial goals and is led by credentialed clinicians.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an 'intake assessment' before beginning AAI with a new client?

Accepted Answer

To identify client goals, contraindications, allergies, and animal preferences

Answer

The intake assessment identifies client-specific factors including goals, fears, allergies, cultural considerations, and contraindications to animal contact.

Question 3

Which term refers to informal, unstructured visits where a volunteer and animal team interact with individuals in a facility setting?

Accepted Answer

Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA)

Answer

AAA are informal, motivational, and recreational activities delivered by volunteers and their animals without specific clinical treatment goals.

Question 4

In AAI, the term 'zoonotic disease' is clinically relevant because:

Accepted Answer

It refers to diseases transmissible between animals and humans, posing an infection risk in sessions

Answer

Zoonotic diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans (and vice versa), making health screening and hygiene protocols essential in AAI settings.

Question 5

Which foundational theory explains why interaction with animals may activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce physiological stress?

Accepted Answer

Biophilia Hypothesis

Answer

The Biophilia Hypothesis, proposed by E.O. Wilson, suggests humans have an innate affinity for other living systems, which may underlie the calming physiological effects of animal contact.

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AAT AAI Foundations and Terminology 3