Which Statement Is True About Lifetime Adversity

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about lifetime adversity?

• A) People with modest lifetime adversity are less negatively affected by exposure to recent adversity.
• B) Adults with no history of adversity respond optimally when faced with life stressors.
• C) High levels of lifetime adversity strengthen people's coping skills and foster resilience.
• D) Compared to adults with a history of modest lifetime adversity, those with no adversity report greater life satisfaction.

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Scientific Theories

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