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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?
(a) Minute physical movements.
(b) High-pitched sounds.
(c) Friendly people.
(d) Approaching danger.

2. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?
(a) Fear and submissiveness.
(b) Excitement and aggression.
(c) Fear and aggression.
(d) Excitement and submissiveness.

3. According to McConnell, how do dogs feel about humans petting them?
(a) They only like to be petted after they've eaten.
(b) They do not always like to be petted.
(c) They always like to be petted.
(d) They sometimes like to be petted when they're hungry.

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

5. If an owner wants to encourage movement in a dog, what should she or he do?
(a) Use long, spare notes.
(b) Use both short and spare notes.
(c) Use both long, repetitive notes.
(d) Use short, repetitive notes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to McConnell, both humans and dogs are ______and_______.

3. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?

4. What is habituation?

5. What is the "guy-with-the-gold-chain" hypothesis?

(see the answer key)

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