Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of resilience?

• A. The absence of any stress.
• B. The ability to adapt to adversity.
• C. Coping with stress.
• D. Recover from difficult experiences.

Answer: (A)

Resilience is about how people respond to challenges, not about never feeling stressed. It involves adapting to adversity, coping with stress, and recovering from difficult experiences. The absence of stress would imply a completely stress-free life, which isn’t a characteristic of resilience. Stress is a normal part of life, and resilience shows itself in how well someone manages, adapts, and bounces back—so the other statements reflect true aspects of resilience.