In the ABC-X model, which component encompasses personal characteristics like self-esteem and material items like money, time, and space?

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. X

Answer: (B)

The part of the ABC-X model that covers both internal traits and tangible supports is the resources. This includes personal characteristics like self-esteem, coping skills, and resilience, as well as material items such as money, available time, and living space. Together, these resources help a family respond to a stressor and buffer its impact, shaping how severe the crisis becomes.

The other components play different roles: the stressor is the event or demand that initiates strain; the perception or appraisal is how the family interprets and assigns meaning to the event; and the crisis outcome is the level of disruption or breakdown in functioning that results from A interacting with B and C. When resources are strong or well mobilized, the same stressor may lead to a manageable situation rather than a full-blown crisis.