Which of the following is a factor that influences successful adaptation?

• A. Exaggerated perception of the stressor
• B. Healthy lifestyle
• C. Church support group
• D. Living alone

Answer: (B)

The key factor that supports successful adaptation to stress is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When a person engages in regular physical activity, eats a balanced diet, gets adequate sleep, and avoids harmful substances, their physical energy, mood, and cognitive function are better prepared to handle challenges. This combination also helps regulate stress hormones and supports immune function, making it easier to cope, recover, and adapt to new situations.

Social support and positive appraisal can help, and each of those can aid coping, but a healthy lifestyle provides broad, foundational resources that improve resilience across different stressors. Exaggerating the stressor tends to amplify distress, and living alone might reduce available support, whereas a church support group is beneficial but depends on access and engagement.