There are individual differences in how people respond to extreme negative events such as severe disability. In fact, many people are called ____ in that they "not only cope with the event, they often learn and are transformed by their experiences" (Dunn, Uswatte, & Elliot).

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The term "resilient" refers to individuals who are able to cope with and adapt to adverse situations. The statement in the question suggests that such individuals not only cope but also learn and are transformed by their experiences, which is indicative of resilience.

There Are Individual Differences in How People Respond to Extreme