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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, what human behavior signals to a dog that the human is NOT in control?
(a) Politeness and patience.
(b) Yelling and hitting.
(c) Directing and controlling.
(d) Listening and commanding.

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

3. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?
(a) Use long inhales.
(b) Use one long inhale.
(c) Use one short inhale.
(d) Use short inhales.

4. What main difference is there between humans play fighting and dogs play fighting?
(a) Only male dogs wrestle.
(b) Both female and male dogs wrestle equally.
(c) Both female and male humans wrestle equally.
(d) Only female dogs wrestle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the omegas in a social hierarchy?

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

3. According to McConnell, an owner should de-emphasize what as an ideal way to deal with a dog?

4. Why is the "sensitive period" a crucial stage in development?

5. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use rapid sounds for what purpose?

(see the answer key)

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