Resilience & Adaptive Systems

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Which of the following best illustrates a variable-focused approach to studying resilience?

Conducting in-depth case studies of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional resilience in the face of adversity.
Identifying distinct groups of individuals based on their resilience levels and comparing their developmental trajectories.
Developing a comprehensive model of resilience that integrates individual, familial, and community-level factors.
Examining the correlation between specific risk factors and adaptive outcomes across a population. (correct)

An individual with a dismissive-avoidant attachment style is MOST likely to exhibit which behavior in adulthood?

Intense fear of abandonment and a desire for constant reassurance in relationships.
Comfort with intimacy and autonomy, demonstrating a healthy balance in relationships.
High levels of anxiety and ambivalence in romantic relationships.
Difficulty forming close relationships and suppressing emotions. (correct)

Which parenting style is MOST likely to result in children who exhibit high levels of self-esteem, independence, and social competence?

Authoritarian parenting, characterized by high demands and strict rules.
Authoritative parenting, characterized by reasonable demands and warmth. (correct)
Uninvolved parenting, characterized by low demands and low responsiveness.
Permissive parenting, characterized by low demands and high responsiveness.

In the context of adaptive systems related to resilience, which statement best describes the role of social support?

It serves as a buffer against stress and promotes emotional well-being. (A) Signup and view all the answers

During a stressful event, increased heart rate and rapid breathing are MOST directly related to the:

Sympathetic nervous system, preparing the body for 'fight or flight'. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key distinction between person-focused and variable-focused models in resilience research?

Person-focused models identify profiles of individuals based on multiple characteristics, while variable-focused models examine relationships between specific variables. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which adaptive system primarily addresses the need for establishing and maintaining meaningful interpersonal relationships?

Social support (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the parasympathetic nervous system contribute to resilience during or following a stressful event?

By promoting a 'rest and digest' response, helping to restore the body to a state of calm and balance. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A child with an anxious-resistant attachment style is MOST likely to exhibit which behavior in school?

Consistently seeking reassurance and remaining close to the teacher. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is characterized by high expectations, strict rules, and low emotional support, potentially leading to children who are obedient but may struggle with independence and self-esteem?

Authoritarian (A) Signup and view all the answers

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Person-focused models

Focuses on understanding resilience by examining the characteristics of individuals.

Variable-focused models

Focuses on relationships between variables (risk and protective factors) within a population.

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Regulates involuntary physiological processes like heart rate and breathing; has sympathetic and parasympathetic branches.