Hardiness is a quality in which an individual experiences high levels of stress yet does not fall ill. What are the general characteristics of a hardy person? Select all that apply
a. Contemplation
b. Control
c. Commitment
d. Challenge
B, C, D
Control, commitment, and challenge are associated with a strong resistance to negative feelings that occur under adverse circumstances. Contemplation is the first stage of the Transtheoretical Model of Change, not a characteristic of hardiness.
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