Practice Question
In the movie, Marcus, a 17-year-old teenager at the group home demonstrates the he is experiencing a maturational crisis. Which of the following best describes a maturational crisis in mental health for a teen?
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Correct Answer:
A temporary state of emotional turmoil and confusion that arises during a predictable event and or significant li transitions
Rationale:
🟢 Maturational crises are predictable, developmental events that occur during normal life transitions, such as adolescence, marriage, parenthood, or aging.
🟢 For a teen like Marcus, this crisis may involve identity confusion, peer pressure, academic stress, or independence struggles as part of normal developmental changes.
🟢 These crises are temporary and self-limiting, often resolving with supportive counseling, coping skills, and guidance.
🟢 Unlike genetic disorders or chronic mental illnesses , maturational crises are not permanent and do not require long-term psychiatric care.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
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