Matthew's parents divorced after a tumultuous marriage. It was difficult for him to understand what happened because he had become somewhat accustomed to all of the fighting. In addition, the divorce resulted in a difficult financial situation, and he had to change schools. Despite these circumstances, Matthew made great strides, finished high school with high grades, and completed college in three years. He possesses personality traits that help him overcome difficult situations. This group of personality traits is referred to as:

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The group of personality traits that enable individuals to overcome difficult situations is referred to as resilience. Matthew's ability to adapt to the changes caused by his parents' divorce, his ability to maintain high grades despite switching schools, and his ability to complete college in three years suggest that he possesses resilience. Overcompensation and overachieving are not specific personality traits commonly associated with resilience, and stability refers to a trait of emotional steadiness rather than an ability to overcome adversity.

Matthew's Parents Divorced After a Tumultuous Marriage