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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 disobey.
(c) The dog can run away.
(d) The dog can lash out.

2. What physical traits were present in the study which illustrated that paedomorphism is also physiological?
(a) Floppy ears, curly tails, and different brain chemistry in foxes.
(b) Large eyes, round face, and different brain chemistry in primates.
(c) Floppy ears, long tails, and different brain chemistry in dogs.
(d) Short legs, long torso, and different brain chemistry in humans.

3. What kind of behavioral disorders will a dog develop if it is not properly trained during the "sensitive period"?
(a) A dog may snap and bark at strangers and not learn.
(b) A dog will not be housetrained or bond with other dogs.
(c) A dog will not be housetrained and may snap and bark at strangers.
(d) A dog will not learn or bond with other dogs.

4. Does McConnell believe that generalizations about breeds are correct?
(a) Yes.
(b) It depends on the breed.
(c) No.
(d) It depends on the breeder.

5. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?
(a) Kissing.
(b) Rubbing.
(c) Hugging.
(d) Talking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many animal handlers has McConnell researched for her book?

2. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?

3. Why did a dog growl and snap at visitors who had recently eaten pizza?

4. What three behaviors do dogs consider highly rude?

5. What myth do humans perpetuate about dog's regard for them, according to McConnell?

(see the answer key)

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