Which behavior indicates the subject is attempting to flee rather than comply?

Which behavior indicates the subject is attempting to flee rather than comply?

• A. Verbal requests for help
• B. Maintaining eye contact and stepping in place
• C. Repeated retreat attempts, turning away, or moving toward an exit
• D. Sitting down quietly

Answer: (C)

The behavior shown is flight intent—signs that the person wants to disengage and leave rather than follow commands. Repeated retreat attempts, turning away, or moving toward an exit clearly indicate a goal of getting away from the interaction, which is the hallmark of fleeing rather than complying. Other responses reflect different states: verbal requests for help show seeking safety or assistance, not a desire to escape; maintaining eye contact and stepping in place can be about trying to gauge the situation or control the pace of the interaction, but doesn’t directly signal an exit attempt; sitting down quietly suggests passive compliance.

The behavior shown is flight intent—signs that the person wants to disengage and leave rather than follow commands. Repeated retreat attempts, turning away, or moving toward an exit clearly indicate a goal of getting away from the interaction, which is the hallmark of fleeing rather than complying.

Other responses reflect different states: verbal requests for help show seeking safety or assistance, not a desire to escape; maintaining eye contact and stepping in place can be about trying to gauge the situation or control the pace of the interaction, but doesn’t directly signal an exit attempt; sitting down quietly suggests passive compliance.