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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. What does McConnell NOT consider a betrayal?
(a) Rehoming a dog into a safe and happy environment.
(b) Using negative reinforcement to train a dog.
(c) Adopting a dog when you can't afford one.
(d) Giving up on a dog because of its age.

2. What is the example of "group bereavement" Andy Beck observed?
(a) A herd of elephants who stood in a circle around dead calves.
(b) A pack of wolves who stood in a cricle and faced dead pups.
(c) A herd of horses who stood in a circle and faced dead foals.
(d) A school of dolphins who swam in a circle around dead calves.

3. Who does NOT display affection by "ventral-ventral contact"
(a) Humans.
(b) Every one.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Primates.

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

5. Does McConnell believe that dogs can be moody?
(a) Yes.
(b) It depends on the size.
(c) It depends on the breed.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the leader in a social hierarchy called?

2. Who are the betas in a social hierarchy?

3. Why is constant contact with humans and other dogs important for dogs?

4. According to McConnell, dog ______changes just like human _________.

5. McConnell states that what is contrary to a dog's nature?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what circumstances is a dog wrong for a home and what are the consequences?

3. What is the sensitive period in a dog's life, and why is it important?

4. What is the difference between breed and personality?

5. How does a person spot submissiveness in a dog, and why is it important?

6. Why is a working breed ill-suited to live in an apartment in a city, according to McConnell?

7. What choice does McConnell say that an owner has in terms of leadership, and why is it significant?

8. What are puppy mills?

9. What steps should an owner take to curb unwanted behavior?

10. What does McConnell sometimes advocate for an owner to startle a dog?

(see the answer keys)

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