Which describes a passive reaction?

Which describes a passive reaction?

• A. Cryinging
• B. Withdraw from human interaction
• C. Clinging to parents
• D. Fighting

Answer: (B)

Passive reactions are when a child reduces engagement and withdraws from others in response to stress or fear. It’s more about avoiding interaction than taking action to seek comfort or defend oneself. Among the options, withdrawing from human interaction fits this pattern because it shows retreat and disengagement rather than outward expression or active coping. Crying is an active emotional expression, clinging to parents is a proactive effort to seek security, and fighting is an active, aggressive response. So, withdrawing from others best describes a passive reaction.

Passive reactions are when a child reduces engagement and withdraws from others in response to stress or fear. It’s more about avoiding interaction than taking action to seek comfort or defend oneself. Among the options, withdrawing from human interaction fits this pattern because it shows retreat and disengagement rather than outward expression or active coping. Crying is an active emotional expression, clinging to parents is a proactive effort to seek security, and fighting is an active, aggressive response. So, withdrawing from others best describes a passive reaction.