Survival Stress
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What determines whether a person views a situation as a challenge or a threat during a confrontation?

  • The officer's level of training
  • The number of subjects present
  • The person's perception of self-harm (correct)
  • The physical appearance of the subject

Which physiological response is NOT typically caused by survival stress?

  • Enhanced digestion (correct)
  • Elevated heart rate
  • Psychological imbalance
  • Increased respiration

Which instinctual reaction is characterized by complete relinquishment of control?

  • Flight
  • Posture
  • Fight
  • Submit (correct)

How does anxiety influence decision-making during a critical incident?

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Which of these is NOT an instinctual reaction to survival stress?

<p>Comply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When confronted with a perceived threat, what might an officer do to display a show of force?

<p>Posture without using force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimum state of mind an officer should maintain while on routine duty?

<p>Condition Yellow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the physiological responses as the perceived threat increases?

<p>They increase in strength (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT generally affect a person's anxiety levels during a stressful incident?

<p>Weather conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state of readiness should be avoided while on duty?

<p>Condition Black (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might trigger an officer to move from Condition Yellow to a higher state of readiness?

<p>Identify potential problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as a mind-body reaction to fear?

<p>Survival stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action might a correctional officer take upon seeing an inmate with contraband?

<p>Begin tactical planning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical change is likely to occur when facing extreme anxiety?

<p>Loss of bladder and bowel control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes a potential reaction when an officer raises their voice and prepares to use an intermediate weapon?

<p>The man may prepare to flee or fight. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the reliance on gross motor skills during survival stress?

<p>Using large muscle groups to engage in basic actions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common psychological change experienced in threatening situations?

<p>A release of stress hormones. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT noted as a symptom of survival stress?

<p>Decreased respiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might an individual's perception of time change during stressful situations?

<p>They may feel occurrences happening faster or slower. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a person is preparing to either fight or flee?

<p>Physical posturing and movement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a result of increased survival stress on motor skills?

<p>Complete breakdown of motor skills. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does survival stress generally affect decision-making?

<p>It leads to quicker judgments based on mental shortcuts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact can high-stress situations have on an officer's speech patterns?

<p>Vocal cords can constrict causing a higher pitch and cracking. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of using 'short-cut decisions' under stress?

<p>Higher likelihood of making judgment mistakes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which effect might stress have on an officer’s communication during a critical incident?

<p>They may exhibit emotional speech that could detract from effective communication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'exhilaration speech'?

<p>Communication characterized by excessive bragging or cursing due to stress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Condition White in the Threat Awareness Spectrum?

<p>Unawareness of any threats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might survival stress affect an officer’s memory and reliability during an internal investigation?

<p>They may forget certain statements or feel regret about what they said. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition do officers actively scan their environment for potential threats?

<p>Condition Yellow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the Threat Awareness Spectrum illustrates the effect of survival stress?

<p>Affects responses to perceived threats based on stress levels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a scenario in Condition Orange?

<p>An officer plans to engage suspects upon observing their actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes how increased training could mitigate the impact of survival stress on decision-making?

<p>It enhances memory recall during high-stress situations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does survival stress affect an officer during Condition Black?

<p>May lead to overreaction or freezing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition reflects a state where the officer's focus on potential threats is minimal?

<p>Condition White (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of awareness is described in Condition Yellow?

<p>Relaxed but watchful state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an officer's reaction in Condition Black?

<p>Dysfunctional response due to stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Survival Stress

The body and mind's response to a perceived threat.

Coping Mechanisms

A person's methods for managing stress.

Threat Perception

An individual's assessment of a situation's potential harm.

Fight/Flight/Posture/Submit

Instinctual reactions to survival stress, in a confrontation.

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Physiological Response

Physical changes in the body due to stress.

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Anxiety Level

The degree of worry or nervousness experienced in a situation.

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Officer vs. Subject Stress

Survival stress can affect both the officer and the subject during a confrontation.

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Submit

To completely give up control to another.

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Survival Stress Physiological Changes

Physical responses to perceived threats, including increased heart rate, altered vision, loss of bladder control, and more.

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Posturing (in confrontation)

A suspect's aggressive body language, like chest-thumping and shouting, which may signal intentions to fight or flee if no other action is taken.

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Submission in confrontation

A suspect's acceptance of an officer's instructions, a non-violent response.

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Stress Hormones Release

The body's response to a threat, releasing chemicals to prepare for action.

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Increased Heart Rate (Stress)

A faster heartbeat under stress, a common physical sign.

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Distorted Vision (Stress)

Blurred or tunnel vision experienced under stress, making detailed sight difficult.

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Motor Skills Loss (Stress)

Difficulty performing fine motor tasks, such as unlocking handcuffs, during high-stress situations.

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Officer Response Escalation

A police officer may use their voice or an intermediate weapon to de-escalate a situation when the suspect is resistant or threatening.

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Stress's impact on decision-making

Stressful situations make decision-making harder by triggering quick, impulsive choices instead of careful analysis. These choices, based on past training and experience, are faster but riskier decisions.

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Mental shortcuts - stress

Quick, automatic decisions, often based on training/experience, used under stress to make judgments quickly without thinking deeply.

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Stress on officer speech

Stress can alter speech patterns, leading to higher pitch, cracking, and emotional outbursts (e.g., cursing, bragging).

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Impact of arousal speech (exhilaration)

Euphoric feelings after a critical incident may result in uncontrolled speech that can hinder the investigation process.

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Threat Awareness Spectrum

A model illustrating how stress can affect an officer's reaction to perceived threats.

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Stress and radio comms

Stress alters vocal quality making communication difficult and less clear, causing problems with radio communications.

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Stress in investigations

Stressful situations can cause officers to say unhelpful or unreliable things during investigations.

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Stress and command presence

Stress can diminish an officer's control and perceived authority when confronting a subject.

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Condition White

Unaware that a threat exists. Attention unfocused or preoccupied.

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Condition Yellow

General awareness of possible threats. Attention is focused.

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Condition Orange

Recognition that a specific threat exists. Appropriate actions are taken.

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Condition Red

Threat is mismanaged due to panicked stress response.

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Condition Black

Survival stress functions break down. Submission or freezing may occur.

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Threat Awareness

Spectrum of responses to potential danger ranging from unawareness to extreme stress.

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Officer's Survival Stress

Officer's body and mind's reaction to a perceived threat.

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Threat Recognition

Awareness of the presence of a specific threat.

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Condition Yellow

The optimal state of awareness for routine duty, focused on scanning for potential problems.

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Condition Orange

Elevated state of readiness, likely in response to a credible threat.

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Condition Red

Highest level of readiness, typically seen in a serious threat or emergency situation.

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Tactical Planning (Officer)

The correctional officer, seeing a possible threat or contraband, starts thinking through steps to handle the situation.

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Survival Stress

The mind-body reaction to fear, a response to a perceived threat.

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