Which description best captures Insubordination?

• A. Respectful compliance with authority.
• B. Displays of defiance, disobedience, arrogance, insolence or contempt for authority.
• C. Quietly seeking guidance when unsure.
• D. Arriving late to class.

Answer: (B)

Insubordination is intentional defiance of authority—showing disobedience, arrogance, insolence, or contempt toward someone in a position of power. The description that lists displays of defiance, disobedience, arrogance, insolence or contempt for authority matches this behavior exactly, signaling a deliberate rejection of following orders or showing disrespect to an authority figure. In a collegeRules and Regulations context, this is the kind of conduct that can lead to disciplinary action because it undermines authority and disrupts the learning environment. By contrast, respectful compliance reflects following directions, quietly seeking guidance when unsure shows a constructive approach to uncertainty, and arriving late to class is a rule violation but does not inherently involve defiance toward authority.