PPCT STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What is Fluid Shock Wave - ANS Principle based on using motor nerve points as targets and
using a method of striking that maximizes the transfer of kinetic energy
Difference between "Inverted U Law" and "Catastrophe Theory"? - ANS Inverted U Law:
states that performance will gradually deteriorate as stress increases
Catastrophe Theory: states that performance will plummet as stress increases--bottom falls out
What is the balance between PNS and SNS called? - ANS Homeostasis
What is the "Tactical Acceptability" component based on? - ANS The most common types of
resistance
What is the "Medical Acceptability" component based on? - ANS Medical research
determining PPCT was okay medically
What is the "Legal Acceptability" component based on? - ANS Legal research that determined
PPCT was okay legally according to case law, etc.
What is tactical breathing? - ANS Inhaling for 2 seconds, Exhaling for 2 seconds
What is "Survival Stress"? - ANS A deadly force threat perception that starts SNS discharge
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,What is Hick's Law - ANS States that reaction time increases at a near constant amount as the
number of alternatives is doubled
--Simpler and fewer techniques you use, the more likely you are to use them successfully.
What is another name for the reactionary gap? - ANS Safe Zone
What is balance displacement? - ANS The use of control technique that displaces balance
through the principles of leverage
What is stunning? - ANS The stimulation of overwhelming sensory input that is sudden,
intense, and unexpected
What is striking? - ANS Method used to create motor dysfunction
What is pain compliance? - ANS Use of pain to control resistive behavior
--System of punishment (pain) and reward (removal of pain) for compliance.
What is motor dysfunction? - ANS Control striking techniques which over stimulate motor
nerves, causing temporary muscle impairment.
What escort positions have we learned? - ANS 1. Escort position
2. Escort position distraction (Knee strike)
3. Transport wrist lock (Takedown)
4. Straight arm bar takedown
What does the "one plus one" theory state? - ANS Advocates that officers can use one level
of force higher than the level of resistance used by the subject.
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, What does tactical breathing do? - ANS Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
What do you use to displace balance? - ANS Leverage
What is "Combat anxiety"? - ANS Anticipation of danger
What hormone is released during activation of the SNS? - ANS Epninephrine
What heart range is best in a fight? - ANS 115-145 bpm
What is "Combat Stress"? - ANS After event symptoms that are a result of activation of the
SNS.
What are the three components of acceptability of PPCT? - ANS 1. Legal
2. Medical
3. Tactical
What are triggers for the SNS? - ANS 1. Objective Threat Perceptions
2. Objective Fear Perceptions
3. Physical Exhaustion
4. Startle Response
What are the two most common types of resistance from the escort position? - ANS 1. Side
arm curl
2. Straight arm lockout
What are the types of motor skills - ANS 1. Gross
2. Complex
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AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What is Fluid Shock Wave - ANS Principle based on using motor nerve points as targets and
using a method of striking that maximizes the transfer of kinetic energy
Difference between "Inverted U Law" and "Catastrophe Theory"? - ANS Inverted U Law:
states that performance will gradually deteriorate as stress increases
Catastrophe Theory: states that performance will plummet as stress increases--bottom falls out
What is the balance between PNS and SNS called? - ANS Homeostasis
What is the "Tactical Acceptability" component based on? - ANS The most common types of
resistance
What is the "Medical Acceptability" component based on? - ANS Medical research
determining PPCT was okay medically
What is the "Legal Acceptability" component based on? - ANS Legal research that determined
PPCT was okay legally according to case law, etc.
What is tactical breathing? - ANS Inhaling for 2 seconds, Exhaling for 2 seconds
What is "Survival Stress"? - ANS A deadly force threat perception that starts SNS discharge
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
1
,What is Hick's Law - ANS States that reaction time increases at a near constant amount as the
number of alternatives is doubled
--Simpler and fewer techniques you use, the more likely you are to use them successfully.
What is another name for the reactionary gap? - ANS Safe Zone
What is balance displacement? - ANS The use of control technique that displaces balance
through the principles of leverage
What is stunning? - ANS The stimulation of overwhelming sensory input that is sudden,
intense, and unexpected
What is striking? - ANS Method used to create motor dysfunction
What is pain compliance? - ANS Use of pain to control resistive behavior
--System of punishment (pain) and reward (removal of pain) for compliance.
What is motor dysfunction? - ANS Control striking techniques which over stimulate motor
nerves, causing temporary muscle impairment.
What escort positions have we learned? - ANS 1. Escort position
2. Escort position distraction (Knee strike)
3. Transport wrist lock (Takedown)
4. Straight arm bar takedown
What does the "one plus one" theory state? - ANS Advocates that officers can use one level
of force higher than the level of resistance used by the subject.
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, What does tactical breathing do? - ANS Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
What do you use to displace balance? - ANS Leverage
What is "Combat anxiety"? - ANS Anticipation of danger
What hormone is released during activation of the SNS? - ANS Epninephrine
What heart range is best in a fight? - ANS 115-145 bpm
What is "Combat Stress"? - ANS After event symptoms that are a result of activation of the
SNS.
What are the three components of acceptability of PPCT? - ANS 1. Legal
2. Medical
3. Tactical
What are triggers for the SNS? - ANS 1. Objective Threat Perceptions
2. Objective Fear Perceptions
3. Physical Exhaustion
4. Startle Response
What are the two most common types of resistance from the escort position? - ANS 1. Side
arm curl
2. Straight arm lockout
What are the types of motor skills - ANS 1. Gross
2. Complex
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