All of the following are identified as resiliencies in The Resilient Self EXCEPT

• A. Intimacy
• B. Gratitude
• C. Social support
• D. Optimism

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is which factors are considered resilience resources in The Resilient Self. Resilience factors are protective resources that help people cope with stress and recover from adversity.

Gratitude is seen as a resilience factor because it shifts attention toward positive aspects of life, fosters positive mood, and reduces rumination, all of which support better coping under stress. Social support provides practical and emotional resources from others, buffering stress and aiding recovery. Optimism shapes how challenges are interpreted and approached, promoting flexible problem-solving and persistence in the face of adversity.

Intimacy, while valuable for well-being and closely tied to strong relationships, is not identified in that work as a standalone resilience factor. It’s more about the quality of close relationships, whereas the listed resiliencies are specific resources like gratitude, social support, and optimism that the authors explicitly highlight as protective factors.