Resilience involves being able to overcome setbacks and obstacles while still maintaining the belief in oneself and one's ability to succeed. It is not simply about persistence or mental/physical toughness, but also about maintaining a positive attitude and sense of purpose. Choice A is too narrow, choice B focuses too much on toughness, and choice D does not fully capture the essence of resilience.

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Resilience Is

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Resilience is

A) roughly the same thing as persistence
B) mental toughness analogous to physical toughness
C) the ability to absorb rejection and failure, but still maintain the belief that one can accomplish what one desires to do
D) the continuation of important pursuits with just as much vigor after success as before succeeding

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