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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, an owner should de-emphasize what as an ideal way to deal with a dog?
(a) Treats.
(b) Commands.
(c) Submission.
(d) Dominance.

2. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?
(a) Alpha.
(b) Beta.
(c) Omega.
(d) Delta.

3. Why does McConnell dislike her least favorite responsibility?
(a) Because it is demanding work.
(b) Because she doesn't want to see a dog die.
(c) Because she can get hurt.
(d) Because the owners are heartbroken.

4. As an applied animal behaviorist, what is McConnell's least favorite responsibility?
(a) Rehoming a dog.
(b) Putting a dog to sleep.
(c) Training an aggressive dog.
(d) Setting up an adoption.

5. McConnell states that what is contrary to a dog's nature?
(a) Feeding them twice a day.
(b) Cooping them up all day.
(c) Putting them in a kennel.
(d) Exercising them too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area of a dog's body is considered a form of dominance if petted?

2. What is the example of "group bereavement" Andy Beck observed?

3. What should an owner do if the dog persists in an unwanted behavior?

4. Who will spend an hour on grooming, according to McConnell?

5. Why is it important to ask a breeder about a dog's lineage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an alpha rollover and why does McConnell advise against it?

2. Why does McConnell state that prospective owners should not be impressed by show dog-type breeds?

3. According to McConnell, what are the repercussions of a dog who has had a sensitive period?

4. What advice does McConnell give to a person grieving over the loss of a pet?

5. How does McConnell's views on social hierarchy differ from other scientists, and how is it important?

6. What is the theory of benevolent leadership?

7. How can a person gauge a puppy's personality before she or he adopts or buys one?

8. What do we know about how a dog grieves?

9. Why should owners not expect a dog to behave in the same way no matter what the environment?

10. Why is a bored dog a dangerous dog?

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