Melissa's mother was recently diagnosed with leukemia. As a result, Melissa is now required to take care of all of her mother's personal needs and manage her financial affairs. Melissa is already a full-time student, and is also the primary caregiver for her son. However, Melissa has an attitude that things could be worse. She is confident that she will get through this crisis. Thus, she is displaying ________.

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Melissa is displaying hardiness, which is the ability to cope with stress and adversity. She is remaining optimistic and focusing on her ability to handle the situation, rather than ruminating on the negative aspects. The other answer choices, such as self-enhancement or self-confidence, do not fully capture Melissa's attitude or approach to the challenge at hand.

Melissa's Mother Was Recently Diagnosed with Leukemia