The double ABC-X model by McCubbin and Patterson (1982) adds to the ABC-X model by:

• A. Including a post-crisis period of adjustment, whereby families must respond not only to the initial crisis, but also to the events that precede and follow it as well.
• B. Reversing the emphasis to focus on individual psychology.
• C. Eliminating the role of external resources.
• D. Limiting the model to one crisis only.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that adaptation after a crisis unfolds over time, not just at the moment the crisis hits. The double ABC-X model adds a post-crisis period of adjustment, recognizing that families must respond to what came before the crisis, what happens during the crisis, and what follows after it. This means ongoing stressors can pile up, resources may shift, and perceptions can change, all influencing whether the family moves toward adaptation or maladaptation over time.

That’s why the option describing a post-crisis period where families handle events before and after the crisis fits best. It captures the dynamic, evolving process of family coping beyond the initial event.

The model doesn’t pivot away from external resources or focus exclusively on individuals, nor does it pretend only one crisis exists. It retains resources and perceptions and expands the picture to include continuation and integration of stressors across the post-crisis period.