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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the "sensitive period" occur in a dog's life?
(a) From birth to 2 or 3 months.
(b) From birth to 3 or 4 months.
(c) From 3 to 4 months.
(d) From 1 to 3 months.

2. Who displays affection by "ventral-ventral contact"?
(a) No one.
(b) Humans.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cats.

3. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?
(a) Yell at the dog.
(b) Give the dog affection.
(c) Ignore the dog.
(d) Lure the dog with treats.

4. What is the vomero-nasal organ on a dog?
(a) It is a structure that closes off smell molecules.
(b) It is a structure that smell molecules can't stick to.
(c) It is a structure that scent molecules stick to.
(d) It is a structure that lets in smell molecules.

5. According to McConnell, how are dogs like humans when it comes to social hierarchy?
(a) Because a dog always wants to be in the highest category.
(b) Because a dog can fit into multiple categories.
(c) Because a dog stays in its own category.
(d) Because a dog always wants to be with other dogs in the same category.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a primate way of socializing?

2. Why are humans hardwired to find babies adorable, according to McConnell?

3. When a person cocks his or her head, what does it tell the dog?

4. What can a dog do if it gets fed up or angry with play fighting?

5. Why did a dog growl and snap at visitors who had recently eaten pizza?

(see the answer key)

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