Ryan, age 8, was cut from the school soccer team. After the initial disappointment, he became a boy scout, which he really enjoyed. Now as an adult, when he did not get into graduate school, rather than become depressed, Ryan found a job in his field that he enjoys, and plans to try again later. This is an example of ________
A. a necessary and sufficient cause.
B. the diathesis-stress theory.
C. the interactive model of the diathesis-stress theory.
D. the steeling or inoculation effect of some stressful experiences.
Answer:D
Ryan, age 8, was cut from the school soccer team. After the initial disappointment, he became a boy scout, which he really enjoyed. Now as an adult, when he did not get into graduate school, rather than become depressed, Ryan found a job in his field that he enjoys, and plans to try again later. This is an example of ________
A. a necessary and sufficient cause. B. the diathesis-stress theory. C. the interactive model of the diathesis-stress theory. D. the steeling or inoculation effect of some stressful experiences.