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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?
(a) I am a threat to you.
(b) I am submissive toward you.
(c) I am no threat to you.
(d) I am dominant over you.

2. Studies prove that who can tell that a shirt has been worn by a man or woman?
(a) Cats.
(b) Humans.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Primates.

3. According to McConnell, how can an owner effectively housebreak a dog?
(a) By telling the dog no when it has an accident int he home.
(b) By rubbing the dog's nose in urine and feces in the home.
(c) By keeping the dog outside of the home.
(d) By completely elimating the odor of urine or feces in the home.

4. What does "Motherese" mean?
(a) It is universal speech.
(b) It is difficult speech.
(c) It is approximate speech.
(d) It is maternal speech.

5. Why would an owner use "pup pup pup"?
(a) To tell the dog to stay.
(b) To give the dog a task.
(c) To get the dog to come.
(d) To offer the dog a treat.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In one study, half of adults who lost their sense of smell also reported what?

4. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?

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

(see the answer key)

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