Identify the kind of strength reflected in this statement- "An individual overcomes the effects of trauma, stress and adversity and learns to live a psychologically healthy and meaningful life":
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Resilience
Option (1) Assertiveness — Incorrect. Assertiveness is the skill to communicate our feelings, needs, wants and thoughts with clarity and confidence, such as saying no to a request. It is not about recovering from trauma.
Option (2) Resilience — Correct. Resilience is the capacity to ‘bounce back’ in the face of stress and adversity. Resilient individuals are able to overcome the effects of trauma, stress and adversity and learn to live psychologically healthy and meaningful lives, which is the statement of the question.
Option (3) Self-care — Incorrect. Self-care is keeping ourselves healthy, fit and relaxed so that we can tackle everyday stress. It is a life skill, not the strength of overcoming adversity.
Option (4) Creativity — Incorrect. Creativity is the ability to produce ideas or things that are new and useful. It is one of the cognitive skills that feed resilience, but it is not the strength described.
NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 3: Meeting Life Challenges, Box 3.3 (2025-26)
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