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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is habituation?
(a) Habituation is the final step in dog training.
(b) Habituation is the process of cohabitating with a dog.
(c) Habituation occurs when a stimulus is so contant as to become meaningless.
(d) Habituation occurs when a dog has a habit that cannot be broken.

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

3. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) Walks away from the dog.
(b) Yells at the dog.
(c) Looks the dog in the eye.
(d) Pets the dog.

4. When a dog's corners of the mouth are forward, what is it a sign of?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Repose.
(c) Aggression.
(d) Excitement.

5. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use slow, continuous notes for what purpose?
(a) To get animals to slow down.
(b) To enourage animals to stay calm.
(c) To distract animals from potential danger.
(d) To stop animals from disobeying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What three behaviors do dogs consider highly rude?

2. What is McConnell doing when she mistakenly gets too close to the dog in front of an audience?

3. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?

4. What physical behaviors in a dog are NOT important?

5. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?

(see the answer key)

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