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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it confusing for a dog when a person uses similar phrasing?
(a) Because these phrases sound completely different to a dog.
(b) Because these phrases sound aggressive to a dog.
(c) Because these phrases sound completely alike to a dog.
(d) Because these phrases sound submissive to a dog.

2. What are low pitched sounds used for?
(a) Authority, encouragement, positivity.
(b) Disapproval, authority, positivity.
(c) Authority, threat, disapproval.
(d) Positivity, authority, cheerfulness.

3. According to McConnell, both humans and dogs are ______and_______.
(a) Highly visual and social.
(b) Highly sensitive and shy.
(c) Highly oral and shy.
(d) Highly oral and social.

4. Why does commanding "down" for a dog to lie down and "down" for a dog to get off the couch confusing?
(a) Because a dog cannot understand down.
(b) Because a dog doesn't want to obey.
(c) Because they are entirely separate behaviors.
(d) Because a dog is inclined to do both behaviors.

5. According to McConnell, humans are "living, breathing _____machine guns."
(a) Olfaction.
(b) Verbal.
(c) Tactile.
(d) Aural.

Short Answer Questions

1. Like dogs, humans are also in tune with what?

2. When a dog's corners of the mouth are forward, what is it a sign of?

3. What does "Motherese" mean?

4. What is a dog pushing the corners of her or his mouth back a sign of?

5. How can an owner encourage a dog to stop barking?

(see the answer key)

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