When Psychologists Say That a Person Shows Resilience It Means

question 124

Multiple Choice

When psychologists say that a person shows resilience it means

• A) that regardless of the stresses the person faces, they will feel no emotional distress.
• B) the person has not been faced with significant stressors.
• C) the person can successfully adapt and survive in threatening circumstances.
• D) recovering from traumatic events without the need for psychological protective factors.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries, vital for transporting oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs.

Stored Energy

Energy held in a system or object, often in the form of potential, chemical, nuclear, or kinetic energy, ready to be converted to other forms.

Set Point

The theory that each person's body weight is regulated by an internal control mechanism that strives to maintain a certain level of fat and muscle.

Serotonin Levels

The concentration of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, sleep, and appetite, in the human body.