Psychological Hardiness Has ______ Key Traits, and They Are ______

question 93

Multiple Choice

Psychological hardiness has ______ key traits, and they are ______.

• A)2; social support and self-efficacy
• B)2; predictability and control
• C)2; approach toward the positive and avoidance of the negative
• D)3; alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
• E)3; commitment, openness to challenge, and internal locus of control

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Definitions:

Self-discrepancy

The gap between one's actual self and their ideal or ought self, which can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction or discomfort.

Self-perceptions

The way individuals perceive themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and awareness of their own abilities and characteristics.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, representing their goals and aspirations in contrast to their actual self.

Self-complexity

A theory that proposes individuals have multiple, distinct aspects of the self, which can buffer against the impact of stressful events.