Carlos can be best described as a resilient adolescent. Against all odds, he has graduated from high school and is enrolled in college. He comes from a lower socioeconomic status and a harsh neighborhood, and he is the first in his family to graduate from high school and attend college. Which of the following are three protective factors we can assume Carlos possesses?

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Answer:

high intelligence, warm but controlling parents, and a social network of caring adults

Explanation:

This question is incomplete. The options for this question are:

a. high intelligence, warm but controlling parents, and a social network of caring adults

b. high religious involvement, an easygoing temperament, and an insecure attachment

c. high sociability, high emotional quotient, and low intelligence

d. high parental control, a difficult temperament, and high intelligence

We can see that Carlos is a resilient adolescent, he is the first of his family to graduate from high school and attend college, although he comes from a lower socioeconomic status and a harsh neighborhood.

First, to be able to achieve this academic goals, Carlos needs to have a high a intelligence. Therefore, option c cannot be the answer.

A difficult temperament would make him difficult to be around and he'd be frustrated when he doesn't achieve the things he wants, to have the achievements he has he must have a high tolerance to frustration. Therefore, option d cannot be the answer.

An insecure attachment would make him very insecure when it comes to taking decisions especially important ones and this would stop him for reaching his goals. Therefore, option b cannot be an answer.

On the other hand, living in a harsh neighborhood he would need a social network of caring adults who give advice to him and care for him, as well as parents that protect him and control him but also that are able to be warm and show him love. Therefore, the correct answer is a.

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