What Is Resiliency? Describe the Factors That Contribute to It

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Essay

What is resiliency? Describe the factors that contribute to it.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Reactivity

The extent to which a negative mood can trigger patterns of negative thinking, commonly evaluated in depression research.

Emotional Reactivity

The extent to which a person experiences emotional responses to stimuli or events in their environment.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.