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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. When do humans that dogs are accustomed to become strangers?
(a) When the feel of their skin changes.
(b) When the shape of their body changes.
(c) When the sound of their voice changes.
(d) When the color of their clothing changes.

3. According to McConnell, what can happen when an owner caters to a dog?
(a) The dog may become too submissive.
(b) The dog can have behavior problems.
(c) The dog will be well-adjusted.
(d) Other dogs will be too aggressive with the dog.

4. What does McConnell believe about how the majority of prospective owners base their decision to adopt or buy a dog on?
(a) She supports it.
(b) She supports certain breeds.
(c) She doesn't support it.
(d) She doesn't support certain breeds.

5. What is the ideal way of correcting bad behavior, according to McConnell?
(a) Interrupting the bad behavior and redirecting it to a desired behavior.
(b) Waiting for the bad behavior to stop and praising the cessation of bad behavior.
(c) Yelling at the bad behavior and redirecting it to a desired behavior.
(d) Interrupting the bad behavior and punishing the bad behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is paedomorphism?

2. According to McConnell, what is the best word to use to encourage a dog's silence?

3. How does a person "release the pressure" after a block has been initiated?

4. Who is usually confident in his position in the social hierarchy?

5. What is an example of "object play" for humans?

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