Animal Psychology Module 4 Test

1. Fear is probably the most primitive emotion of all True False

2. Choose the correct answer: The immediate response to fear in a dog is usually…? To become suddenly very alert and then freeze To run away To hide

3. What are the common causes of fear in dogs? Choose all correct answers New places, people or things Treats Other dogs Hustle and bustle Rain Sudden, loud or unfamiliar noises

4. Separation anxiety is the commonest type of anxiety in dogs. What behaviour can it lead to? Choose all correct answers Chewing furniture or other objects within reach, especially any that has a scent of the owner Scraping and biting around the exit door in an effort to escape and follow the owner Sleeping peacefully Using begging gestures like pawing Whining, howling or excessive barking Drinking extra water Biting itself

5. Which of these is true? A dog who gets plenty of exercise and socialization and who has an owner who's calm, assertive and in control is much less likely to be aggressive than one who's bored, frustrated or under excited Any high energy dog that doesn't get enough exercise can get frustrated to the point of aggression Some behaviour can be misinterpreted as aggression The most important things a dog needs are food and water. Exercise isn't needed every day

6. Which gestures can signal that a dog may be about to be aggressive? Low swishing of tail Excited tail wagging Rigid body, freezing Growling Snarling Belly up position Snapping Baring of teeth Charging Lying low to the ground with head low and ears pinned back Barking combined with any of the above actions