What are the two phases that families go through after a major life event?
A. Calling for help from the extended family and accepting assistance
B. Seeking assistance from others and coming to rely on the family's own resources
C. Temporary adjustment and long-term adaptation
D. Trying to reduce other stressors to concentrate on one problem and acting to reduce tension
ANS: C
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