Define Resilience and Describe How This Characteristic Might Help a Child

question 24

Essay

Define resilience and describe how this characteristic might help a child overcome harmful effects of an abusive environment. Give an example of this resiliency as it pertains to child abuse.

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Definitions:

Culturally Specific

Adhering or relating to the unique traditions, values, beliefs, and practices of a particular culture or society.

Expressions of Pride

Refers to nonverbal and verbal actions demonstrating a positive evaluation of oneself or achievements, often involving posture, gestures, and speech.

Secure Attachment

A healthy attachment pattern observed in children who show distress when their caregiver leaves but are able to be comforted and feel secure when the caregiver returns.

Empathize

The capacity or act of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another.