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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, what do decades of research indicate about what almost all dogs respond to?
(a) That almost all dogs respond to visual stimuli.
(b) That almost all dogs respond to physical stimuli.
(c) That almost all dogs respond to aural stimuli.
(d) That almost all dogs respond to gustation stimuli.

2. What are low pitched sounds used for?
(a) Positivity, authority, cheerfulness.
(b) Authority, threat, disapproval.
(c) Disapproval, authority, positivity.
(d) Authority, encouragement, positivity.

3. How can a person tell if a dog is threatening or submissive?
(a) A threatening dog leans forward, a submissive dog leans back.
(b) A threatening dog barks, a submissive dog does not.
(c) A threatening dog runs forward, a submissive dog runs back.
(d) A threatening dog will lunge, a submissive dog will not.

4. Who are dogs' ancestors?
(a) Coyotes.
(b) Wolverines.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Foxes.

5. What is one way humans can teach dogs to see them as familiar and not a stranger?
(a) Talk in the same voice.
(b) Wear a hat around the house.
(c) Eat in front of the dog.
(d) Walk the dog every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, how do dogs feel about humans petting them?

2. How many types of individuals are typically in a social hierarchy?

3. What choice should humans make in regard to how they treat dogs, according to McConnell?

4. When does the "sensitive period" occur in a dog's life?

5. According to McConnell, what does the episode with the dog who lunges at her illustrate the importance of for an owner and trainer?

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