Imagine that a student in your class suddenly bursts into tears without any apparent reason. What is your first spontaneous reaction?

  • I feel anxious, but I try to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
  • I do not intervene immediately – I give him space and time.
  • I perceive it as a sign that something important is happening, and I will remain close to it.
  • I start to wonder if I did something wrong.
  • I will calm him down and only then will I find out what is happening.

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