Asked by Alison Marcione on May 21, 2024

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Four teenagers died in an automobile accident. One week later, which behavior by the parents of these teenagers most clearly demonstrates resilience? The parents who

A) visit their teenager's grave daily.
B) return immediately to employment.
C) discuss the accident within the family only.
D) create a scholarship fund at their child's high school.

Demonstrates Resilience

Exhibiting the ability to recover quickly from difficulties; showing toughness.

Scholarship Fund

Financial resources set aside to support students' education, typically awarded based on merit, need, or fulfillment of certain conditions or criteria.

  • Recognize signs of adjustment or maladaptation following bereavement or traumatic experiences.
  • Understand the critical role that family and social networks play in enhancing resilience and coping with stress.
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Carson BrinkleyMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Resilience refers to positive adaptation or the ability to maintain or regain mental health despite adversity. Loss of a child is among the highest risk situations for maladaptive grieving. The parents who create a scholarship fund are openly expressing their feelings and memorializing their child. The other parents in this question are isolating themselves and/or denying their feelings. Visiting the grave daily shows active continued mourning but is not as strongly indicative of resilience as the correct response.