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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is paedomorphism?
(a) The presence of adult qualities in adolescence.
(b) The release of juvenile qualities in adulthood.
(c) The retention of juvenile qualities into adulthood.
(d) The absence of adult qualities in adolescence.

2. When teaching a dog how to play fetch, what does McConnell recommend doing in lieu of prying a ball from a dog's mouth?
(a) Sitting in front of the dog.
(b) Walking away from the dog.
(c) Wait for the dog to drop the ball.
(d) Using another ball to distract the dog.

3. When an owner yells at a dog to stop barking, what is she or he encouraging the dog to do?
(a) Stop barking.
(b) Continue to bark.
(c) Run away.
(d) Sit down.

4. What can a dog do if it gets fed up or angry with play fighting?
(a) The dog can disobey.
(b) The dog can get hurt.
(c) The dog can run away.
(d) The dog can lash out.

5. What do adult humans and dogs both do that make them rare in the animal world?
(a) They like to learn.
(b) They like to play.
(c) They like to nap.
(d) They like to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of many behavior problems, according to McConnell?

2. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?

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

4. What do dogs need that owners should provide in order to prevent behavior problems?

5. What does lack of eye contact signal to a dog?

(see the answer key)

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