What factors help families make the most healthful adjustment possible to a family crisis? Select all that apply
A. Appraisal of a crisis as a challenge that can be met
B. Feelings of emotional upheaval, including fear, anger, denial, and frustration
C. Having developed effective problem-solving and coping behaviors
D. Never having suffered such a crisis before
E. Resources such as friends or a church available to help
F. Use of distancing as a coping mechanism
ANS: A, C, E
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