Active aggression is best described as:

• A. Verbal noncompliance
• B. Psychological intimidation
• C. Includes punching, kicking, or wrestling techniques intending to harm officer
• D. Dead weight

Answer: (C)

Active aggression means an overt, physical act where the subject intends to harm or overpower the officer. It’s the moment when someone actually engages in actions like punching, kicking, or wrestling, not just resisting or threatening. This is why the description that includes punching, kicking, or wrestling techniques intended to harm is the best fit. Other forms of resistance are nonphysical or less immediate threats: verbal noncompliance involves resisting with words, psychological intimidation is about threats or coercion without contact, and dead weight is passive resistance with no active physical attack. Active aggression reflects the immediate, physical threat that requires a decisive, protective response.