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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. Who displays affection by "ventral-ventral contact"?
(a) No one.
(b) Humans.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cats.
2. Who will spend an hour on grooming, according to McConnell?
(a) Primates.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Humans.
(d) Cats.
3. Does McConnell see similarities in personality between humans and dogs?
(a) No.
(b) It depends on the breed.
(c) Yes.
(d) It depends on the age.
4. What choice should humans make in regard to how they treat dogs, according to McConnell?
(a) Humans should choose to be the aggressive, strong leader.
(b) Humans should choose to be the indifferent, passive follower.
(c) Humans should choose to be the benevolent, wise leader.
(d) Humans should choose to be the benevolent, kind follower.
5. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?
(a) Delta.
(b) Omega.
(c) Beta.
(d) Alpha.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to McConnell, where does the most aggression in a social hierarchy occur?
2. Who are the omegas in a social hierarchy?
3. According to McConnell, much of a dog's behavior has to do with what is _______versus what is _______.
4. Who is usually confident in his position in the social hierarchy?
5. What is a primate way of socializing?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does McConnell's views on social hierarchy differ from other scientists, and how is it important?
2. How does a dog interpret being petted on the top of the head, and why is it significant?
3. How do juvenile wolves differ from adults in terms of social hierarchies and how does it pertain to dogs?
4. How can a person gauge a puppy's personality before she or he adopts or buys one?
5. What are the differences between the way humans and dogs show affection, and why is it significant?
6. What is rehoming and why is it sometimes necessary?
7. What are puppy mills?
8. Why does McConnell state that prospective owners should not be impressed by show dog-type breeds?
9. How should an owner teach a dog to wait patiently at the door?
10. Why do behavior problems arise when dogs are always given what they want?
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