In a 30-Year Study of "Resilient" or "Invulnerable" Children, One

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Multiple Choice

In a 30-year study of "resilient" or "invulnerable" children, one factor that appeared to be common to all children who survived and thrived in very difficult situations was having:

• A) a very strong and resilient immune system.
• B) learned both problem- and emotion-focused coping skills at a young age.
• C) at least one person who believed in them and provided social support.
• D) a strong optimistic personality style.

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Definitions:

Behavioural Theories

A group of psychological theories suggesting that behavior is learned through interactions with the environment.

Humanistic Theories

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, focusing on their unique personal experiences, free will, and innate drive towards self-actualization.

Humanistic Approach

An approach in psychology that focuses on examining the entirety of a person and the distinctiveness of everyone's individual experiences.

Strengths

Positive attributes or abilities of an individual that contribute to successful performance and achievement.