CITP Exam 2 | COMPLETE EXAM PREPARATION
2026 | VERIFIED ANSWERS | STUDY GUIDE
• What is the role of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)? -✓✓ANSWER: The
SNS is the "gas pedal" that triggers the fight-or-flight response, increasing heart
rate, respiratory rate, and adrenaline.
• What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)? -✓✓ANSWER: The PNS is
the "brake" that calms the body after a threat is resolved.
• What is the OODA loop? -✓✓ANSWER: The decision-making process: Observe,
Orient, Decide, Act. bonus question which is the most important ? Orient!
• Name three pre-assault indicators. -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Thousand-yard stare.
2. Clenched fists.
3.Weight shifting.
• What is the Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model? -✓✓ANSWER: It explains
quick decisions based on patterns and prior training rather than detailed analysis.
• What are the two types of stress, and how do they differ? -✓✓ANSWER: 1.
Acute Stress: Immediate and short-term; can enhance performance.
2.Chronic Stress: Long-term and cumulative; can lead to burnout.
• Name four self-regulation techniques. -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Tactical breathing.
2. Segmenting (focusing on one goal at a time).
,3. Positive self-talk.
4.Building Psychological Capital (PsyCap).
• Nutrition and fitness principles to maintain and enhanced officer wellness -
✓✓ANSWER: Functional intense varied
• What are the three intangible dispositions for self-regulation? -✓✓ANSWER:
Locus of control, psychological capital, and optimism.
• What is tactical breathing? -✓✓ANSWER: A stress control technique involving
slow, measured breathing to manage anxiety. Box breathing) involves a 4-count
inhale, hold, exhale, and hold; it calms the nervous system and improves focus
• What is functional fitness? -✓✓ANSWER: Fitness that mimics real-life scenarios
officers may face.
• What are the 10 essential physical skills? -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Cardiorespiratory
endurance.
2. Stamina.
3. Strength.
4. Flexibility.
5. Power.
6. Speed.
7. Coordination.
8. Accuracy.
9. Agility.
,10.Balance.
• Why is nutrition important for officer wellness? -✓✓ANSWER: Proper hydration
and a balanced diet maintain physical readiness and improve performance.
• What are three physiological changes during high-stress encounters? -
✓✓ANSWER: 1. Increased heart rate and respiratory rate.
2. Sweating and dry mouth.
3.Loss of fine motor skills.
• What are two common perceptual distortions during high stress? -✓✓ANSWER:
1. Tunnel vision.
2.Time distortion.
• What factors influence an officer's response in high-stress situations? -
✓✓ANSWER: 1. Perceived threat.
2. Time to respond.
3. Skill confidence.
4.Fatigue.
• How can officers mitigate the effects of stress on perception and performance?
-✓✓ANSWER: Through realistic scenario training and awareness of physiological
responses.
• What are the two types of stress? -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Acute Stress: Immediate and
intense.
, 2.Chronic Stress: Prolonged and cumulative.
• What are the 3cs of psychological hardiness -✓✓ANSWER: 3C's
1. Control: focus on what can be influenced .
2. Commitment: dedication to goals
3.Challenge: View stress as an opportunity for growth.
• What are three adaptive behaviors to cope with stress? -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Proper
nutrition and hydration.
2. Sleep hygiene.
3.Mindfulness and physical fitness.
• What is the difference between pre-assault and assault indicators? -
✓✓ANSWER: • Pre-Assault: Warning signs (e.g., clenched fists, weight shifting).
•Assault: Physical actions (e.g., uncoiling body, first impact).
• Define locus of control LOC -✓✓ANSWER: Internal focus : belief in controlling
one's destiny
External focus: belief that external factors control outcomes
• What is psychological capital. Psycap -✓✓ANSWER: A positive state of mind
rooted in confidence optimism and resilience
• How does positive self talk help officers during high stress encounters -
✓✓ANSWER: Reinforces confidence (e.g I'm trained for this I can handle it )
2026 | VERIFIED ANSWERS | STUDY GUIDE
• What is the role of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)? -✓✓ANSWER: The
SNS is the "gas pedal" that triggers the fight-or-flight response, increasing heart
rate, respiratory rate, and adrenaline.
• What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)? -✓✓ANSWER: The PNS is
the "brake" that calms the body after a threat is resolved.
• What is the OODA loop? -✓✓ANSWER: The decision-making process: Observe,
Orient, Decide, Act. bonus question which is the most important ? Orient!
• Name three pre-assault indicators. -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Thousand-yard stare.
2. Clenched fists.
3.Weight shifting.
• What is the Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model? -✓✓ANSWER: It explains
quick decisions based on patterns and prior training rather than detailed analysis.
• What are the two types of stress, and how do they differ? -✓✓ANSWER: 1.
Acute Stress: Immediate and short-term; can enhance performance.
2.Chronic Stress: Long-term and cumulative; can lead to burnout.
• Name four self-regulation techniques. -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Tactical breathing.
2. Segmenting (focusing on one goal at a time).
,3. Positive self-talk.
4.Building Psychological Capital (PsyCap).
• Nutrition and fitness principles to maintain and enhanced officer wellness -
✓✓ANSWER: Functional intense varied
• What are the three intangible dispositions for self-regulation? -✓✓ANSWER:
Locus of control, psychological capital, and optimism.
• What is tactical breathing? -✓✓ANSWER: A stress control technique involving
slow, measured breathing to manage anxiety. Box breathing) involves a 4-count
inhale, hold, exhale, and hold; it calms the nervous system and improves focus
• What is functional fitness? -✓✓ANSWER: Fitness that mimics real-life scenarios
officers may face.
• What are the 10 essential physical skills? -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Cardiorespiratory
endurance.
2. Stamina.
3. Strength.
4. Flexibility.
5. Power.
6. Speed.
7. Coordination.
8. Accuracy.
9. Agility.
,10.Balance.
• Why is nutrition important for officer wellness? -✓✓ANSWER: Proper hydration
and a balanced diet maintain physical readiness and improve performance.
• What are three physiological changes during high-stress encounters? -
✓✓ANSWER: 1. Increased heart rate and respiratory rate.
2. Sweating and dry mouth.
3.Loss of fine motor skills.
• What are two common perceptual distortions during high stress? -✓✓ANSWER:
1. Tunnel vision.
2.Time distortion.
• What factors influence an officer's response in high-stress situations? -
✓✓ANSWER: 1. Perceived threat.
2. Time to respond.
3. Skill confidence.
4.Fatigue.
• How can officers mitigate the effects of stress on perception and performance?
-✓✓ANSWER: Through realistic scenario training and awareness of physiological
responses.
• What are the two types of stress? -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Acute Stress: Immediate and
intense.
, 2.Chronic Stress: Prolonged and cumulative.
• What are the 3cs of psychological hardiness -✓✓ANSWER: 3C's
1. Control: focus on what can be influenced .
2. Commitment: dedication to goals
3.Challenge: View stress as an opportunity for growth.
• What are three adaptive behaviors to cope with stress? -✓✓ANSWER: 1. Proper
nutrition and hydration.
2. Sleep hygiene.
3.Mindfulness and physical fitness.
• What is the difference between pre-assault and assault indicators? -
✓✓ANSWER: • Pre-Assault: Warning signs (e.g., clenched fists, weight shifting).
•Assault: Physical actions (e.g., uncoiling body, first impact).
• Define locus of control LOC -✓✓ANSWER: Internal focus : belief in controlling
one's destiny
External focus: belief that external factors control outcomes
• What is psychological capital. Psycap -✓✓ANSWER: A positive state of mind
rooted in confidence optimism and resilience
• How does positive self talk help officers during high stress encounters -
✓✓ANSWER: Reinforces confidence (e.g I'm trained for this I can handle it )
