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?

    <p>It can create psychological imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Comply</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which state of readiness should be avoided while on duty?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Begin tactical planning</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</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common psychological change experienced in threatening situations?

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

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

    <p>Decreased respiration</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is 'exhilaration speech'?

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

    What characterizes Condition White in the Threat Awareness Spectrum?

    <p>Unawareness of any threats</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Condition Yellow</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.</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does survival stress affect an officer during Condition Black?

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

    What type of awareness is described in Condition Yellow?

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

    What characterizes an officer's reaction in Condition Black?

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

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