Which of the following is NOT an adaptive coping behavior?

• A. Seeking advice
• B. Overeating
• C. Exercising
• D. Taking a class

Answer: (B)

Adaptive coping strategies help people manage stress in ways that support health and functioning. Seeking advice, exercising, and taking a class are all adaptive because they enhance support, physical well-being, and skills to cope with challenges. Overeating often provides temporary emotional relief but does not address the underlying stress and can lead to weight gain, mood changes, and health problems, making it a maladaptive coping choice. So, overeating is not an adaptive coping behavior.