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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical behaviors in a dog are NOT important?
(a) Sitting and standing.
(b) Leaning forward and back.
(c) Breathing rate.
(d) Mouth and eyes.

2. According to McConnell, both humans and dogs are ______and_______.
(a) Highly oral and social.
(b) Highly oral and shy.
(c) Highly sensitive and shy.
(d) Highly visual and social.

3. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) Pets the dog.
(b) Looks the dog in the eye.
(c) Yells at the dog.
(d) Walks away from the dog.

4. What myth do humans perpetuate about dog's regard for them, according to McConnell?
(a) That dogs give humans "unconditional negative regard."
(b) That dogs give humans "conditional positive regard."
(c) That dogs give humans "unconditional positive regard."
(d) That dogs give humans "conditional negative regard."

5. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?
(a) I am dominant over you.
(b) I am a threat to you.
(c) I am submissive toward you.
(d) I am no threat to you.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three behaviors do dogs consider highly rude?

2. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?

3. What should an owner do who wants to avoid a dog from crawling into her or his lap?

4. For primates and dogs, what is looking away a method of?

5. According to McConnell, an owner's body should be trained like what?

(see the answer key)

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