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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of animal behaviorist is Patricia McConnell?
(a) A biological animal behaviorist.
(b) A genetic animal behaviorist.
(c) A theoretical animal behaviorist.
(d) An applied animal behaviorist.

2. According to McConnell what is a great way for rewarding a dog that stays?
(a) Giving the dog a treat.
(b) Letting the dog run free.
(c) Petting the dog.
(d) Talking nicely to the dog.

3. What is the second mistake McConnell makes with the dog who lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) Walks away from the dog.
(b) Yells at the dog.
(c) Pets the dog.
(d) Looks the dog in the eye.

4. What is the first step a person should do in order to ingratiate her or himself with a dog?
(a) Approach the dog.
(b) Talk to the dog from ten feet away.
(c) Throw treats from ten feet away.
(d) Give treats from your hand.

5. How does McConnell respond to the dog when it lunges at her in front of an audience?
(a) She retreats from the dog.
(b) She pets the dog.
(c) She yells at the dog.
(d) She kicks the dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. For primates and dogs, what is looking away a method of?

2. What kind of dog lunges at McConnell in front of an audience in the opening chapter?

3. What is "doggie play bow"?

4. Why do wolf and canine packs use "hip slams" and "shoulder slams"?

5. Why should a person "release the pressure" after she or he has initiated a block?

(see the answer key)

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