Author Question: In the face of a crisis, family members may be numbed by the new or sudden stress and, in a process ... (Read 17 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

In the face of a crisis, family members may be numbed by the new or sudden stress and, in a process of denial, go about their business as if the event had not occurred. Gradually, however, they begin to assimilate the reality of the crisis and to appraise the situation. Then, as the text points out, the period of __________ sets in.

a. transition b. ambiguity
c. disorganization d. stress

Question 2

On average, cohabiting relationships are

a. stable and enduring. b. relatively short term.
c. longer term. d. permanent.