Forensic Dogs and Animal Intelligence Quiz

What makes forensic dogs more effective than machines?

• Their advanced intelligence

• Their ability to smell better

• Their ability to learn tricks

• Their loyalty to humans

What is the primary difference between seizure alert and seizure response dogs?

• Alert dogs are trained more rigorously.

• Response dogs act before a seizure starts.

• Alert dogs detect seizures ahead of time.

• Response dogs are better at behavior control.

What was surprising about Clever Hans's ability?

• He could understand human language.

• He responded to subtle human cues.

• He was better at math than humans.

• He learned from other horses.

Why is the Clever Hans story often misunderstood?

• People believe he was trained to deceive.

• He was thought to be unusually strong.

• It suggests animals can’t think independently.

• Scientists manipulated the story.

According to the authors, what best shows intelligence in seizure alert dogs?

• Being rewarded for actions

• Being able to follow commands

• Identifying a seizure and choosing to help

• Having superior smell and hearing

FILL IN GAP (1) with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS that appear exactly as provided in the reading passage.

The article begins by noting the extreme sensory (1) ................ that many animals possess. For example, dogs used in identifying illegal items are better than machines at (2) ................. . The ability of some dogs to (3) ................ a seizure before it starts is an example of animals using advanced perceptual abilities. The article also describes a famous German (4) ................ named Hans, whose apparent intelligence was later explained by his sensitivity to subtle, unconscious (5) ................ that humans were giving off. The authors suggest that the ability of animals like these dogs and Hans to acquire skills without human (6) ................ indicates a significant level of mental capacity.

(a)  

FILL IN GAP (2) with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS that appear exactly as provided in the reading passage.

The article begins by noting the extreme sensory (1) ................ that many animals possess. For example, dogs used in identifying illegal items are better than machines at (2) ................. . The ability of some dogs to (3) ................ a seizure before it starts is an example of animals using advanced perceptual abilities. The article also describes a famous German (4) ................ named Hans, whose apparent intelligence was later explained by his sensitivity to subtle, unconscious (5) ................ that humans were giving off. The authors suggest that the ability of animals like these dogs and Hans to acquire skills without human (6) ................ indicates a significant level of mental capacity.

(a)  

FILL IN GAP (3) with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS that appear exactly as provided in the reading passage.

The article begins by noting the extreme sensory (1) ................ that many animals possess. For example, dogs used in identifying illegal items are better than machines at (2) ................. . The ability of some dogs to (3) ................ a seizure before it starts is an example of animals using advanced perceptual abilities. The article also describes a famous German (4) ................ named Hans, whose apparent intelligence was later explained by his sensitivity to subtle, unconscious (5) ................ that humans were giving off. The authors suggest that the ability of animals like these dogs and Hans to acquire skills without human (6) ................ indicates a significant level of mental capacity.

(a)  

FILL IN GAP (4) with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS that appear exactly as provided in the reading passage.

The article begins by noting the extreme sensory (1) ................ that many animals possess. For example, dogs used in identifying illegal items are better than machines at (2) ................. . The ability of some dogs to (3) ................ a seizure before it starts is an example of animals using advanced perceptual abilities. The article also describes a famous German (4) ................ named Hans, whose apparent intelligence was later explained by his sensitivity to subtle, unconscious (5) ................ that humans were giving off. The authors suggest that the ability of animals like these dogs and Hans to acquire skills without human (6) ................ indicates a significant level of mental capacity.

(a)  

FILL IN GAP (5) with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS that appear exactly as provided in the reading passage.

The article begins by noting the extreme sensory (1) ................ that many animals possess. For example, dogs used in identifying illegal items are better than machines at (2) ................. . The ability of some dogs to (3) ................ a seizure before it starts is an example of animals using advanced perceptual abilities. The article also describes a famous German (4) ................ named Hans, whose apparent intelligence was later explained by his sensitivity to subtle, unconscious (5) ................ that humans were giving off. The authors suggest that the ability of animals like these dogs and Hans to acquire skills without human (6) ................ indicates a significant level of mental capacity.

(a)