Resilience vs. Learned Helplessness in Stress Management

Very Hard Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, Personality Stress And Health

In examining the relationship between stress and health, researchers have identified several psychological constructs that moderate this relationship. One such construct is the concept of resilience, which refers to an individual’s ability to bounce back from stressors and maintain mental health. Conversely, another construct, learned helplessness, occurs when an individual believes they have no control over the outcomes of stressful situations, leading to feelings of despair and decreased motivation.

Given this context, which of the following statements best describes the psychological effects of resilience and learned helplessness in relation to stress management?

Resilience heightens vulnerability to stress, while learned helplessness fosters adaptive coping strategies.

Resilience contributes to effective stress management, promoting positive health outcomes, while learned helplessness can lead to chronic stress and health issues.

Both resilience and learned helplessness are equally effective in mitigating the negative effects of stress.

Resilience and learned helplessness are unrelated constructs that do not affect health outcomes.

Resilience diminishes the impact of external stressors by avoiding confrontation, while learned helplessness encourages proactive behavior.

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