OSH Security Practice Test

An aggressive subject raises his fist and yells a threat, closing in aggressively. This action is considered what level of profiled subject behaviour?

1. Cooperative

2. Actively Resistant

3. Assaultive

4. Passively Resistant

The correct answer is: Assaultive

The behavior described—an aggressive subject raising a fist, yelling threats, and closing in—is classified as assaultive behavior. This level of behavior indicates a clear intention to cause harm or intimidate, which is characterized by physical aggression or the immediate threat of physical aggression. Assaultive behavior typically involves actions that could lead to physical confrontation, showing a readiness to escalate the situation further. It demonstrates a lack of cooperation and a willingness to engage in potentially violent actions, making it important to recognize such behavior for proper intervention and safety measures. In contrast, cooperative behavior would involve the subject being compliant and non-threatening. Actively resistant behavior would involve non-compliance but not necessarily escalating to violence, while passively resistant behavior typically involves refusal to comply without threats or aggression, which clearly differentiates these behaviors from the aggressive actions described.