In a potentially threatening situation, if no other option is available, or if the person has tried other things and they didn't work, the person may not know what to do so may just do nothing and wait for the situation to be over. This has been labeled the _________ response.
A) fight
B) fright
C) freeze
D) flee

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The correct answer is "freeze." In threatening situations where fight or flight is not viable, individuals may experience the "freeze" response, where they become immobilized or unable to act, waiting for the situation to resolve itself.

In a Potentially Threatening Situation, If No Other Option Is