Matthew's Parents Divorced After a Tumultuous Marriage

Multiple Choice

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:

A) overcompensation.
B) overachieving.
C) resilience.
D) stability.