Which statement best reflects Hill's roller-coaster profile in crisis adjustment?

• A. It includes stages like disorganization and eventual reorganization
• B. It ignores resources
• C. It implies crisis is always harmful
• D. It only applies to single-parent families

Answer: (A)

Crisis adjustment follows a roller-coaster pattern, with periods of disorganization as routines and roles are disrupted, followed by gradual reorganization as individuals and families adapt to new circumstances. This view reflects that the process is not a straight line toward improvement but a dynamic journey where functioning can dip and then recover as resources, coping strategies, and new arrangements take hold. Hill’s profile intentionally captures these fluctuations, emphasizing that people can move through ups and downs before reaching a new, steadier balance.

That’s why the statement describing disorganization followed by eventual reorganization best fits. It aligns with the idea that crisis disrupts normal functioning but also opens the path to adaptation and growth. In contrast, crisis models don’t ignore resources, crisis isn’t inherently harmful, and the framework isn’t limited to single-parent families, so those alternatives don’t accurately reflect Hill’s approach.