Absent a read on your opponents, I'd say yes, in both of these situations getting away from it is a good decision. In the AQ situation it depends a bit more on your definition of "small bet." I would call a min bet here, esp on a raised preflop (though the possibility for 2 pair does indeed exist...be mindful and watchful for this, but don't assume your opponent has a hand that beats you just because it exists).

- Jeffrey