Melissa's mother was recently diagnosed with cancer. As a result, Melissa is now required to take care of all of her mother's personal needs and manage her financial affairs. This is a stressful situation, on top of Melissa's full-time job and care for her young children. However, Melissa has an attitude that she is doing what she needs to do for her loved ones. She is confident that she will get through this crisis. Melissa is displaying

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Melissa is displaying hardiness, which is the ability to maintain a sense of control and commitment in the face of stress. She is taking on new responsibilities and challenges with a positive attitude and determination to get through the crisis. This resilience is a key aspect of hardiness. Options A and B may be partially correct, but do not capture the full scope of Melissa's attitude and behavior. Option D, rumination, is not the best choice because Melissa is not dwelling on negative thoughts or emotions, but rather taking action and focusing on the positive aspects of her situation.

Melissa's Mother Was Recently Diagnosed with Cancer