Question

select all that apply
compared to non - resilient individuals, resilient individuals

□ are more likely to ignore and deny negative emotions.
□ tend to buffer themselves from distress by using positive emotions.
□ are better at regulating their emotional response to stressors.
□ are less likely to respond to negative events with depression.

Explanation:

Resilient individuals do not ignore or deny negative emotions (which is maladaptive). Instead, they use positive emotions to buffer distress (positive emotional style helps), are better at regulating emotional responses to stressors (key aspect of resilience), and are less likely to respond to negative events with depression (showing better mental health outcomes).

Answer:

• B. tend to buffer themselves from distress by using positive emotions.
• C. are better at regulating their emotional response to stressors.
• D. are less likely to respond to negative events with depression.