The Psychology of Pets
Why do humans have pets? Why do we feel the need to take care of other species, name them, and call them our own?
Author mattieygabiey
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1The psychology of the relationship between pets, clients and veterinarians.
What does this abstract say that co-determines man's personality? Does pet ownership actually cure diseases according to this page?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3394142
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2The Would-Be Veterinarian
Who did this author admire as a child, and what was this person's profession? Why is wanting to become a veterinarian sometimes seen as troublesome or complicated?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/view-the-dugout/200809/the-would-be-veterinarian
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3Pets and people: The psychology of pet ownership
Does owning pets have benefits? What are two reasons people may keep pets?
http://www.anthrozoology.org/pets_and_people_the_psychology_of_pet_ownership
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4 Study Shows Pet Ownership Has Psychological Benefits
What was the purpose of this study? How did they conduct it, and what were their findings?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/13/pets-psychological-benefits-study_n_897022.html
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5Are Pet Owners Healthier and Happier? Maybe Not…
Why might owning pets be harmful? What could cause this, or why might pet owners be worse off?
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/are-pet-owners-healthier-and-happier-maybe-not.html
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6Psychological Effects of Dog Ownership
Do dogs help us cope with depression, or do they cause us additional stress? What kind of people are most likely to benefit from dog ownership?
http://www.depressionandbipolar.info/2010/03/psychological-effects-of-dog-ownership/