Which of the following is NOT one of the three skills for resilience?

• A. Thinking traps
• B. Put it in perspective
• C. Hunt the good stuff
• D. Building a backup plan

Answer: (D)

Resilience in this approach comes from three mental skills: recognizing thinking traps, putting the situation in perspective, and hunting the good stuff. Thinking traps are those automatic thoughts that blow things out of proportion or present false doom. Spotting them lets you challenge the thought rather than letting it drive your mood. Putting it in perspective means stepping back to see how big the problem actually is, how long it will last, and how it compares to other times you’ve faced challenges, which helps reduce overreaction. Hunting the good stuff is about deliberately noticing and savoring positive aspects, small wins, or moments of relief to build a reservoir of positive experience you can draw on. Building a backup plan, while useful for preparation, isn’t one of these cognitive resilience skills in this framework; it’s more about proactive planning than the cognitive techniques that resilience emphasizes.