A victim's reactions to abuse can be grouped into three classes. Which set best describes these classes?

• A. Coping, Managing, Resisting
• B. Hiding, Telling, Leaving
• C. Suffering, Enduring, Healing
• D. Denial, Acceptance, Recovery

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that a survivor’s reactions to abuse can be understood as three active strategies: coping, managing, and resisting. Coping covers the emotional and cognitive work of dealing with fear, pain, and stress—finding ways to feel a bit safer and to regulate overwhelming feelings. Managing involves taking concrete steps to function within the abusive environment—planning, maintaining routines, staying connected with support, and reducing risk as much as possible. Resisting includes actions that push back against the abuse or seek safety beyond it—setting boundaries, seeking help, reporting, or leaving when possible.

This trio is helpful because it spans inner experience, day-to-day functioning, and proactive change, showing that responses aren’t just about enduring or passively accepting the situation. It reflects how survivors adapt in real time, combining emotion management, practical safety efforts, and steps toward liberation or safety.