Training for Intervention ProcedureS (TIPS) Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT considered a behavioral cue of intoxication?

1. Lowered inhibitions

2. Increased balance

3. Slowed reactions

4. Loss of coordination

The correct answer is: Increased balance

In the context of identifying intoxication, behavioral cues serve as indicators of a person's state under the influence of substances, particularly alcohol. The choice indicating "increased balance" stands out as it contradicts the usual effects associated with intoxication. When someone is intoxicated, one typically expects to see a degradation in their balance, along with difficulties in maintaining stability and coordination. Lowered inhibitions, slowed reactions, and loss of coordination are all common behavioral signs of intoxication. These cues reflect the impairment of cognitive functions and motor skills often associated with substance use. In contrast, "increased balance" would imply an enhancement of physical stability, which is not aligned with the typical symptoms of intoxication. Therefore, this choice accurately represents a behavioral cue that does not align with intoxication signs.