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Resilience to Ambiguity

Meaning

The cognitive and emotional fortitude to tolerate, process, and effectively function in situations characterized by uncertainty, incomplete information, or conflicting data without experiencing significant physiological or psychological distress. This resilience is fundamentally linked to the stability of the neuroendocrine system, particularly the ability of the prefrontal cortex to manage the anxiety signals generated by the amygdala under conditions of uncertainty. Hormonal balance is critical for maintaining this executive function.