Resilience

Question 1

Define Psychological Resilience

Answer 1

The role of mental processes and behaviour in promoting personal assets and protecting an individual from the potential negative
effect of stressors

Question 2

State the stages of Galli & Vealey (2008)

Answer 2

> Adversity
> Agitation: 
   - Unpleasant Emotions
   - Questioning/Mental struggles
   - Behavioural coping strategies
   - Cognitive Coping Strategies
> Positive outcomes
   - Strength 
   - Learning
   - Motivation to help others
   - Perspective
   - Improvement

Question 3

Who investigated resilience development

Answer 3

Gonzalez et al. (2016)

Question 4

Name the stages of developing resilience (Gonzalez et al., 2016)

Answer 4

> Component 1: Protective Factors
Component 2: Resilient Qualities & Behaviours
Component 3: Adversity or Stressor
Component 4: Positive Adaptation

Question 5

Who suggested the Mental Fortitude Training Program

Answer 5

Fletcher and Sarkar (2016)

Question 6

What does Fletcher & Sarkar (2016) focus on?

Answer 6

The mental fortitude training program focuses on three main areas—
personal qualities, facilitative environment, and challenge mindset—to enhance
performers’ ability to withstand pressure. All in order to achieve sustained success.

Question 7

What Key recommendations did Fletcher and Sarkar (2016) put forward when training resilience in an individual

Answer 7

▪ Identify the main decision‐maker
▪ Explain what resilience is and is not
▪ Determine how an individual reacts in
pressurized situations
▪ Aim to integrate into performers’ existing training programs
▪ Closely monitor progress and progressively adapt
▪ Focus on all three aspects