Behavioral Reactivity
Dimension 860 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Behavioral Reactivity measures how strongly internal discomfort, stimulation, or emotional upset is expressed through observable bodily, facial, and behavioral responses. It encompasses visible signs such as startle, slowed or altered movement, vocal or facial display of distress, and dysregulated reactions like crying, irritability, or tantrums.
evidence final name · Body Facial
Low Behavioral Reactivity
Expressions activating this band describe little to no overt reaction to discomfort, risk, or physical strain, often emphasizing restraint, endurance, or ordinary functioning despite symptoms. Observable response is minimal, muted, or only indirectly implied.
Moderate Behavioral Reactivity
Expressions activating this band describe clear but contained observable responses to stimulation or discomfort, such as turning toward a cue, jumping at sudden noise, slowed movement, groaning, or other noticeable bodily reactions. The response is present and visible without becoming strongly dysregulated.
High Behavioral Reactivity
Expressions activating this band describe intense, outwardly visible distress or dysregulation that shows in the face, voice, mood, or actions, including crying, persistent anger, tantrums, and aggressive outbursts. Internal discomfort is strongly externalized through conspicuous expression and behavior.
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Low Body Facial: Content characterized by written, small, unauthorized, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect body facial at this level.
Moderate Body Facial: Content characterized by toward, turning, find, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect body facial at this level.
High Body Facial: Content characterized by facial, senses, body, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect body facial at this level.