Revati is a very sincere student who was offered the post of the Head Girl. She took time to think and accepted the position. Her parents initially did not approve as they thought that it will be extremely challenging for her and can lead her to compromise with her academics. Revati, though had taken the responsibilities keeping all her objectives in mind. She figured out that she would have to make changes in her daily schedule to shoulder the added responsibilities.

On the day of the farewell she was a applauded by all in balancing out well. She shared that she was able to meet her goals with the support of her family especially when she felt low. Also she was regular with her evening walks which helped her to think clearly. Her ability of taking decisions firmly without being self conscious was a life lesson to her.

Revati felt confident and had a solid sense of her own identity which helped manage the demands of her increased responsibilities adequately.

Identify the characteristics which Revati displays, according to Kobasa

A. Control
B. Commitment
C. Change
D. Challenge

A, B, D

Stress Resistant Personality : Recent studies by Kobasa have shown that people with high levels of stress but low levels of illness share three characteristics, which are referred to as the personality traits of hardiness. It consists of ‘the three Cs’, i.e. commitment, control, and challenge.