Question

One reason animals use cutoff signals is to

A. create a means to flee from a potential fight.
B. limit predatory behavior.
C. cause another dog to submit.
D. encourage compromise between potential adversaries.

Answer 1

The correct option is A.
Animals used cut off signals to interrupt the behavior of another animal toward them in order to avoid conflict. Turn off signals include the following: turning the head away, turning the body away, turning the back on the other animal, moving away, growling, etc.

Answer 2

Cutoff signals are signals used by the animals for communication between them. These signals are behaviors. Examples are: the animal freezes, turns the back to other animals, moves away, ....
Cut-off signals are usually given after a conflict. One reason animals use cutoff signals is to:
D. encourage compromise between potential adversaries
If cut-off signals are not respected, conflict will escalate.