A client is preparing to get married and move out of state. Which type of crisis would be related to the client's situation?

A) Psychiatric situational
B) Developmental
C) Maturational
D) Situational


Ans: C
Maturational crises are those that occur during normal growth and development, such as getting married. Situational crisis occurs due to a sudden, unexpected traumatic stress. Developmental crisis involves an internal stress and psychosocial issue. Psychiatric situational crisis results in unpredictable behavior or the onset of an acute psychotic disorder.

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