Which of the following is a listed crisis behavior?

• A. Hums a tune
• B. Crying
• C. Smiling
• D. Laughing

Answer: (B)

When evaluating crisis behavior, responders rely on a defined set of actions that signal heightened emotional distress and potential risk. Crying is a listed crisis behavior because it indicates significant emotional distress and can be a precursor to escalation, prompting the use of crisis-intervention techniques such as calm, supportive listening and careful monitoring for safety. Hums a tune, smiling, and laughing are not indicators of crisis in this framework; they are normal expressions or coping responses that don’t by themselves trigger crisis procedures.