Can everyone develop resilience?

• A. No
• B. It depends on resources
• C. Some people
• D. Yes

Answer: (D)

Resilience is not a fixed trait; it’s a set of adaptive skills that people can learn and strengthen with practice. Most individuals can build resilience by developing effective coping strategies, seeking social support, reframing difficult situations in a more constructive way, solving problems step by step, and taking care of physical health like sleep and exercise. The best answer reflects that resilience can be developed by everyone, given time, effort, and the right approaches, even when resources aren’t abundant. Resources can ease the process, but they aren’t the sole determinant of whether resilience can grow. Saying it’s not possible for some people or that resilience only depends on resources misses the point that these skills can be learned and improved across a wide range of circumstances.