Resilience & Attachment Styles

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Which of the following best illustrates a person-focused approach to studying resilience, contrasting it with a variable-focused approach?

Comparing the average levels of anxiety between groups of adolescents with and without a history of bullying.
Analyzing how specific coping mechanisms mediate the impact of trauma on mental health outcomes.
Examining the correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement across a large sample.
Identifying distinct profiles of individuals who demonstrate resilience despite exposure to significant adversity. (correct)

In the context of adaptive systems related to resilience, which of the following describes the primary importance of social support networks?

Offering emotional comfort, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging during challenging times. (correct)
Providing opportunities for skill development and academic achievement.
Facilitating cognitive flexibility and problem-solving abilities in novel situations.
Regulating physiological responses to stress through the autonomic nervous system.

How does the autonomic nervous system (ANS) contribute to an individual's resilience in the face of stress?

By directly influencing cognitive appraisal of stressful situations to minimize perceived threat.
By consciously overriding the body's stress response to maintain a calm demeanor.
By automatically modulating physiological responses such as heart rate and hormone release to adapt to changing conditions. (correct)
By suppressing memories of traumatic events to prevent emotional distress.

A child who consistently avoids exploration, shows distress upon separation from their caregiver, and resists comfort upon reunion is most likely exhibiting characteristics of which attachment style?

Resistant/ambivalent attachment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is characterized by high levels of warmth and responsiveness, combined with clear expectations and consistent discipline?

Authoritative parenting. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When studying resilience, how does a variable-focused approach differ from a person-focused approach in determining outcomes?

Variable-focused approaches analyze relationships between specific variables across a population, while person-focused approaches identify subgroups of individuals sharing similar patterns of risk and resilience. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Within the framework of adaptive systems related to resilience, why is the family environment considered especially important?

The family environment facilitates the development of early attachment patterns and social skills, which lay the groundwork for future resilience. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the role of the parasympathetic nervous system in promoting resilience?

It conserves energy, helping the body to recover from stress by slowing heart rate and promoting relaxation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

An infant who becomes extremely distressed when their caregiver leaves but does not seek comfort upon the caregiver's return is likely displaying characteristics associated with which attachment style?

Disorganized attachment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style, if consistently applied, is most likely to foster resilience in children by promoting independence, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills?

Authoritative parenting, which balances warmth with clear expectations and consistent discipline. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Resilience

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness.

Person-Focused Models

Focuses on identifying characteristics of resilient individuals, grouping participants based on shared characteristics.