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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What have scientists observed as the one crucial difference between primates and humans?
(a) Speech.
(b) Socialization.
(c) Imagination.
(d) Intelligence.

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

3. Why should a person "release the pressure" after she or he has initiated a block?
(a) Because dogs become threatened if a human is too close.
(b) Because dogs cannot behave if a human is too close.
(c) Because dogs should be rewarded after a negative behavior has stopped.
(d) Because dogs cannot see from a close distance.

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

5. What is the biggest misconception owner's make regarding their influence on a dog's behavior?
(a) That their body is their biggest influence.
(b) That their voice is their biggest influence.
(c) That their size is their biggest influence.
(d) That their speed is their biggest influence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does McConnell respond to the dog when it lunges at her in front of an audience?

2. McConnell concluded that animal handlers use rapid sounds for what purpose?

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

4. How many scent receptors do humans have?

5. What is the best way to sniff, according to McConnell?

(see the answer key)

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