The young child cries and tries to run away when after being told that a flu shot is to be administered.Which term best describes the psychological reaction of the child?

A) Primary appraisal
B) Ineffective denial
C) Adventitious crisis
D) Developmental crisis

When a person encounters an event,there is an immediate process of primary appraisal or rating of the event.If this appraisal results in the event being identified as a potential harm,loss,threat,or challenge,the person has stress.Ineffective denial is not indicated as the child realized the injection would be administered shortly and became upset.An adventitious crisis is a major disaster such as an earthquake or fire.A developmental crisis is when new coping strategies are needed to deal with stages of maturation such as getting married or having a child.