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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What three things should an owner do to prevent a dog from leaping onto her or his lap?
(a) Body block, avert eye contact, tell the dog "No."
(b) Get up, avert eye contact, tell the dog "No."
(c) Body block, make eye contact, tell the dog "Stop."
(d) Get up, make eye contact, tell the dog "Stop."

2. How many forms of play does McConnell recommend?
(a) Endless.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

3. What are high pitched sounds NOT used for?
(a) Positivity.
(b) Authority.
(c) Encouragement.
(d) Cheerfulness.

4. What form of play does McConnell NOT recommend?
(a) Tricks.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Hide and Seek.
(d) Fetch.

5. According to McConnell, what can happen when an owner caters to a dog?
(a) The dog may become too submissive.
(b) Other dogs will be too aggressive with the dog.
(c) The dog will be well-adjusted.
(d) The dog can have behavior problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can a dog do if it gets fed up or angry with play fighting?

2. Why can play fighting become dangerous?

3. What is paedomorphism?

4. What is "object play" associated with for humans?

5. McConnell states that a theory of "___________" is the ideal way to deal with a dog.

(see the answer key)

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