Characteristics of Resilient People

What is the definition of resilience according to the passage?

• The ability to avoid difficulties in life

• The ability to bounce back from difficult times

• A personality trait only some people are born with

• The skill to ignore stress and hardships

According to the text, why is having a support network important?

• It helps people avoid challenges in life

• It ensures that people never feel stress

• It provides guidance and comfort during difficulties

• It guarantees success in every situation

How does giving back help people build resilience?

• It distracts them from their own problems

• It teaches them to ignore their emotions

• It allows them to develop life skills and problem-solving abilities

• It forces them to rely on others for emotional support

Why do resilient people avoid feeling sorry for themselves?

• They never experience emotional pain

• They believe self-pity prevents growth and problem-solving

• They refuse to acknowledge problems

• They think emotions are a sign of weakness

How does accepting change contribute to resilience?

• It allows people to focus on what they can control

• It prevents them from experiencing negative emotions

• It guarantees success in any situation

• It makes people indifferent to challenges

What is the main idea of the passage?

• People should avoid challenges to maintain emotional stability

• Resilience is an essential skill that helps people overcome hardships

• Life becomes easier when people ignore adversity

• Only certain individuals are naturally resilient

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What attitude do resilient people choose in difficult situations?

• They focus on the worst possible outcome

• They believe their problems are unmanageable

• They maintain a positive outlook and believe in their ability to cope

• They expect others to solve their problems

What is an example of keeping problems in perspective?

• Assuming every problem will have a terrible outcome

• Recognizing that challenges are temporary and manageable

• Believing that problems should always be ignored

• Focusing only on past failures

Why is humor an important characteristic of resilient people?

• It helps people deny their stress and struggles

• It reduces stress and creates positive social connections

• It eliminates all negative emotions

• It prevents people from taking their problems seriously

What does the author suggest about adversity?

• It can be completely avoided with the right mindset

• It is unnecessary for personal growth

• It provides opportunities to develop resilience

• It always leads to negative outcomes