According to Hill's roller-coaster profile of adjustment to crisis, learning to meet the needs of a newborn infant would be an example of which stage?

• A. Period of Disorganization
• B. Initial Reaction
• C. Reorganization
• D. Recovery

Answer: (A)

Learning to meet the needs of a newborn infant reflects hitting a chaotic early stage in adjustment, where routines are new and you’re figuring out feeding, soothing, and sleep patterns. In Hill’s roller-coaster profile, this is the Period of Disorganization—a time when functioning feels unsettled, confusion is common, and you’re scrambling to adapt to the new demands. As you start to apply new strategies and establish routines, you move toward later stages like Reorganization. The Initial Reaction is about the immediate emotional response when the crisis begins, not the ongoing process of learning new caregiving skills, and Recovery refers to returning to normal functioning after the disruption.