Passivity is a two-tier phenomenon. The aim of the passive schizophrenic is to avoid being shunned as “crazy.” The aim of the passive hysteric is to avoid responsibility. Some games include LHHIT, WDYYB and IIWFY have, as their aim, the maintenance of passivity.
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