Linda says that she feels confused and anxious. In addition, Linda feels unorganized and states, "It is as not bad as it seems." What phase of crisis is Linda experiencing?
A.
Precrisis
B.
Impact
C.
Adaptive
D.
Postcrisis
ANS: B
In this phase the person acknowledges feeling stress but minimizes its severity.
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