Utah Special Function Officer (SFO) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a method for controlling resistive behavior?

Pain compliance
Stunning
Calm negotiation
Distraction

The correct answer is: Calm negotiation

Calm negotiation represents an approach that focuses on dialogue and communication rather than physical methods of control. It aims to de-escalate a situation through reasoning and understanding, which is often suitable for reaching an agreement or understanding with individuals who might be resistive. This method contrasts with physical approaches such as pain compliance, which involves using physical discomfort to compel compliance, and stunning, which typically refers to incapacitating an individual through a non-lethal physical impact. Distraction may be used to redirect an individual's attention away from resistive behavior but relies on external stimuli rather than negotiation. Thus, while pain compliance, stunning, and distraction are all methods that directly engage with a resistive individual to control their behavior, calm negotiation operates on a different principle by fostering a more cooperative interaction.