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.

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.

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.