PSY210H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Longitudinal Study, Assertiveness, Anxiety Disorder
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Resilience how we deal with extreme stress, how children overcome hazardous experiences to succeed in life. People who are resilient draw on own internal strengths in themselves, their relationships, and their communities to help them overcome adversity. Finding meaning in times of trouble and gaining confidence and overcoming adversity. Minor and major stressors: minor = everyday things major = war etc. Longitudinal study of children born on island of kauai during the year 1/3 of the children succeeded in life invincible . Inner direction - internal locus of control (autonomy, seizing opportunities, and being sociable) Difficult for adolescents because they can easily lose purpose. Perseverance and hope are 2 big factors for this. Two types of people (dandelion soft, any wind can blow, sensitive) (orchid less sensitive, flexible, and tough) All about having a balance between all the leaves. Assertiveness need to have a voice, choices and be active.
