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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of behavioral disorders will a dog develop if it is not properly trained during the "sensitive period"?
(a) A dog will not be housetrained and may snap and bark at strangers.
(b) A dog will not be housetrained or bond with other dogs.
(c) A dog may snap and bark at strangers and not learn.
(d) A dog will not learn or bond with other dogs.

2. What is a primate way of socializing?
(a) Talking.
(b) Hugging.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Grooming.

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

4. At the vet's, how should an owner pet her or his dog to calm it down?
(a) Short and fast.
(b) Long and slow.
(c) Short and slow.
(d) Long and fast.

5. What is the human equivalent of a "hip slam" and "shoulder slam"?
(a) "Body block."
(b) "Arm block."
(c) "Leg block."
(d) "Back block."

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is an example of "object play" for humans?

4. What is habituation?

5. According to McConnell, where do dogs not necessarily like to be petted?

(see the answer key)

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