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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an "alpha rollover"?
(a) It is when a submissive dog rolls on its back for a dominant dog.
(b) It is when a dominant dog forces a submissive dog onto its back.
(c) It is when an owner forces a dominant dog to submit on its back.
(d) It is when an owner forces a dog onto its back in a submissive position.

2. What example does McConnell provide that is an analogous to leaving a pack?
(a) A person getting married and having children.
(b) A child growing up and leaving the family unit.
(c) A college student graduating and getting a job.
(d) An elderly person getting sick and entering a nursing home.

3. According to McConnell, what should an owner NOT assume about petting her or his dog?
(a) That the dog does not want to be petted.
(b) That the dog wants to be petted.
(c) That others want to pet the dog.
(d) That others do not want to pet the dog.

4. What is the #2 preference prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog?
(a) Sex.
(b) Worth.
(c) Looks.
(d) Personality.

5. Why should an owner give two pats on the dog's head after saying the command to curb unwanted behavior?
(a) To reassure the dog that it's okay to follow the command.
(b) To reinforce the command for the dog.
(c) To release the dog from the command.
(d) To reward the dog for obeying the command.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?

2. According to McConnell, where do dogs not necessarily like to be petted?

3. What does McConnell advise about an alpha rollover?

4. What command should be given to curb unwanted behavior, according to McConnell?

5. According to McConnell, do individual wolves leave their pack?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the theory of benevolent leadership?

2. How can a person gauge a puppy's personality before she or he adopts or buys one?

3. Why do behavior problems arise when dogs are always given what they want?

4. How does McConnell's views on social hierarchy differ from other scientists, and how is it important?

5. What is the difference between breed and personality?

6. Why is a working breed ill-suited to live in an apartment in a city, according to McConnell?

7. Why is a bored dog a dangerous dog?

8. How does a dog interpret being petted on the top of the head, and why is it significant?

9. How should an owner teach a dog to wait patiently at the door?

10. What is rehoming and why is it sometimes necessary?

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