Which statement about resiliency is correct?

• A. The tendency to avoid challenges
• B. The absence of adversity
• C. The inability to adapt
• D. The ability to bounce back from adversity, learn new skills, and become stronger

Answer: (D)

Resiliency is about how you respond to stress and hardship, not about avoiding challenges. The statement that best fits captures the essence: the ability to bounce back from adversity, learn new skills, and become stronger. This reflects recovering from setbacks, using adaptive coping strategies, and growing from the experience. It shows that adversity is met with proactive adjustment and personal growth.

The other ideas don’t fit resiliency because they describe avoidance, passivity, or a lack of adaptability—things that undermine resilience rather than demonstrate it.