Situational and Maturational Crises and
Stages of Crisis
situational crisis - correct answer ✔-the crisis origin is a sudden, random,
shocking, and often catastrophic event that can't be anticipated or controlled
-factors that determine whether a crisis occurs include one's perception or
interpretation of the event and available coping mechanisms and social
supports
maturational crisis - correct answer ✔-the crisis origin is embedded in
maturational processes; i.e., a person struggles with a transition from one life
stage (or role) to another
-can be anticipated but not necessarily prepared for
eustress - correct answer ✔-sometimes used to refer to what can be
considered "good" stress
-motivates people to continue participating in and enjoying activities and
events that require effort, but ultimately promote their physical and emotional
well-being
crisis - correct answer ✔-a state of acute emotional upset that includes a
temporary inability to cope by means of one's usual problem-solving methods
-typically lasts for no more than 6-8 weeks because a person cannot remain
for too long in a state of acute emotional upset
stages of crisis - correct answer ✔-hazardous event
-vulnerable state
-precipitating factor
-active crisis state
Stages of Crisis
situational crisis - correct answer ✔-the crisis origin is a sudden, random,
shocking, and often catastrophic event that can't be anticipated or controlled
-factors that determine whether a crisis occurs include one's perception or
interpretation of the event and available coping mechanisms and social
supports
maturational crisis - correct answer ✔-the crisis origin is embedded in
maturational processes; i.e., a person struggles with a transition from one life
stage (or role) to another
-can be anticipated but not necessarily prepared for
eustress - correct answer ✔-sometimes used to refer to what can be
considered "good" stress
-motivates people to continue participating in and enjoying activities and
events that require effort, but ultimately promote their physical and emotional
well-being
crisis - correct answer ✔-a state of acute emotional upset that includes a
temporary inability to cope by means of one's usual problem-solving methods
-typically lasts for no more than 6-8 weeks because a person cannot remain
for too long in a state of acute emotional upset
stages of crisis - correct answer ✔-hazardous event
-vulnerable state
-precipitating factor
-active crisis state
