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Optimists tend to readily engage in problem solving, which facilitates early resolution of the stress response.  However optimism is not always associated with resilience.  Some optimists hold on like a bulldog and won’t let go.  It is important to recognize negative information and disengage when the situation is untenable (Sowthwick, 2007).