Transitions Are Times of Potential Risk for Families

question 7

Multiple Choice

Transitions are times of potential risk for families. Age-related or life events often occur during transitions from one developmental stage to another. Which of the following is true about transitions? Transitions:

• A) Are stressful events for all families
• B) Require coping skills that some families need help with
• C) Present developmental tasks that require specific family skills
• D) Present new situations and demands for families

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorder

A category of mental health disorders characterized by excessive and persistent feelings of anxiety and fear.

Schizophrenic Disorder

A long-term mental health disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Dissociative Disorder

A condition that involves disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception.

Somatoform Disorder

A category of mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical condition.