Paul is a social worker who has been given a referral to see Dan. Dan has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. As Dan walks into the room, he immediately states, “What did I do to deserve this? Why is God doing this to me? I’ve always been a good person and tried to do the right thing. There are so many bad people doing bad things and God is not punishing them.” Paul realizes that Dan is having a(n) __________________________.

a. Existential crisis
b. Developmental crisis
c. Situational crisis
d. Ecosystem crisis


Ans: a

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An organization should consider undertaking a PGP only when it has demonstrated its value to the community and has developed sufficient financial stability for donors to feel comfortable making a donation to yield income____________.

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