Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:

Studies by _____________ 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.

Options:

Selye

Kobasa

Holmes

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Kobasa

Explanation:

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.