Transitions are times of potential risk for families. Age-related or life events often occur during transitions from one developmental stage to another. Which of the following is true about transitions? Transitions:
1. Are stressful events for all families
2. Require coping skills that some families need help with
3. Present developmental tasks that require specific family skills
4. Present new situations and demands for families
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Transitions present new situations and demands for families that may require a change in beha-viors, schedules, and patterns of communication.
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