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": |
Assertiveness Resilience Self-care Creativity |
Resilience |
The correct answer is Option (2) → Resilience "Resilience is a dynamic developmental process referring to the maintenance of positive adjustment under challenging life conditions. It has been described as the capacity to ‘bounce back’ in the face of stress and adversity. Resilience has been conceptualised as reflecting feelings of self-worth and self-confidence, autonomy and self-reliance, finding positive role models, seeking a confidant, cognitive skills such as problem solving, creativity, resourcefulness, and flexibility and a belief that one’s life has purpose and meaning. Resilient individuals are able to overcome the effects of trauma, stress and adversity and learn to live psychologically healthy and meaningful lives." |