A friend has lost her job and is becoming increasingly anxious to the point of crisis. What type of crisis is she experiencing?
A) Adventitious
B) Maturational
C) Situational
D) Emotional
Ans: C
Crises may be maturational, situational, or adventitious. Situational crises occur when a life event, such as the loss of a job, disrupts a person's psychological equilibrium.
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