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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the "sensitive period" a crucial stage in development?
(a) Because it when dogs become familiar with humans and bond with one another.
(b) Because it is when dogs learn to communicate and bond with one another.
(c) Because it is when dogs become familiar with humans and are housetrained.
(d) Because it is when dogs are housetrained and learn to communicate.

2. How large is the "smell" part of a dog's brain in relation to a human's?
(a) It is 14 times larger.
(b) It is 14 times smaller.
(c) It is 4 times larger.
(d) It is 4 times smaller.

3. What is an example of "object play" for humans?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Running.
(c) Word games.
(d) Logic.

4. What are the corners of a dog's mouth called?
(a) Commissures.
(b) Closurres.
(c) Cissurres.
(d) Ceassures.

5. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?
(a) Because these phrases sound submissive to a dog.
(b) Because these phrases sound completely alike to a dog.
(c) Because these phrases sound completely different to a dog.
(d) Because these phrases sound aggressive to a dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. How conscious are humans of their pheromones?

2. What is a primate way of socializing?

3. If an owner wants to encourage movement in a dog, what should she or he do?

4. What is habituation?

5. When does the "sensitive period" occur in a dog's life?

(see the answer key)

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