Petra has suffered several setbacks in the last year, including breaking up with her boyfriend and losing her job. Petra did not let these setbacks negatively affect her life for long and recovered from them quickly
Which trait does Petra best illustrate?
A) learned helplessness
B) resilience
C) optimism
D) negative affectivity
Answer: B
Rationale: Resilience is the ability to effectively recover from illness or adversity.
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