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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "Motherese" mean?
(a) It is universal speech.
(b) It is difficult speech.
(c) It is approximate speech.
(d) It is maternal speech.

2. When a dog plays "keep away" what is she or he doing?
(a) Burying a ball in the yard.
(b) Dropping a ball for an owner.
(c) Giving a ball to another dog.
(d) Refusing to give a ball back.

3. What are low pitched sounds used for?
(a) Authority, threat, disapproval.
(b) Disapproval, authority, positivity.
(c) Positivity, authority, cheerfulness.
(d) Authority, encouragement, positivity.

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

5. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?
(a) Kissing.
(b) Rubbing.
(c) Talking.
(d) Hugging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "doggie play bow"?

2. What physical traits were present in the study which illustrated that paedomorphism is also physiological?

3. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?

4. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?

5. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?

(see the answer key)

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