ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND EVOLUTION

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In this course the main aspects of human and animal behavior are discussed; and interactions based on the fields of psychology and anthrozoology. They include the history, the evolutionary process and the current situation of human- animal interactions. In addition, aspects of animal rights and welfare tempered to the environment of Puerto Rico are discussed. It includes a comprehensive discussion of the similarities and differences between humans and animals, emphasizing: learning, motivation, emotions, empathy, language, communic ation, cognition, behavior, morality, and problem solving. The relationship between cruelty to animals and violence to humans is discussed. Finally, ethical and moral issues about human-animal interactions and training needs for companion animals are revie wed.