Research has identified the fact that the active crisis state is approximately 4 to 6 weeks in length. This means that:

A) The experience of acute crisis involving confusion and disorganization will subside in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
B) After 4 to 6 weeks, the person will have achieved optimum functioning with effective crisis intervention.
C) It will take 4 to 6 weeks for the client to gain an understanding of his or her perception that is causing the crisis.
D) New coping skills must be learned within 4 to 6 weeks or the client will not experience positive resolution of the crisis state.


Ans: A
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During crisis, an imbalance exists between the magnitude of the problem and the immediate resources available to deal with it. This imbalance causes confusion and disorganization. The active crisis state is relatively short, approximately 4 to 6 weeks. No person can tolerate this level of anxiety and imbalance for long. Quick, appropriate intervention is crucial to help the person in crisis return to optimal functioning.

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