Resiliency
Resiliency
Resiliency (/rɪˈzɪliənsi/), also known as resilience, is a term used in psychology and medicine to describe the ability of an individual or system to adapt and recover from adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. The term is derived from the Latin word "resilire", which means "to leap back".
Etymology
The term "resiliency" is derived from the Latin word "resilire", which means "to leap back". It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century to describe the property of a material to return to its original shape after being bent or stretched.
Related Terms
- Adaptability: The ability to adjust to new conditions.
- Coping Mechanism: Strategies that individuals use to manage stressful situations.
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
- Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
- Psychological Resilience: The ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or to return to pre-crisis status quickly.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Resiliency
- Wikipedia's article - Resiliency
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