At a societal level, successful coping behaviorsare those that contribute to the survival and wellbeing of others. At a psychological level, weregard positive coping as the exercise of behaviorsthat contribute to the well being of the self.A child who becomes a survivor is one who ishappy about one’s self, who is physically healthy,whose behavior is masterful, and who is learningto be a positive contributor to one’s immediatesociety. (p. 100)