Sarah and her family have recovered from a serious family crisis and are stronger now. How would you describe their adaptation?

• A. bonadaptation
• B. maladaptation
• C. reorganization
• D. growth

Answer: (A)

Positive, resilient adjustment after a crisis is described as bonadaptation. This term captures families that not only recover but emerge stronger, with improved functioning, closer relationships, and better coping than before the crisis. In this case, Sarah’s family has recovered and is stronger, which fits bonadaptation. Maladaptation would involve ongoing problems or a decline in functioning. Reorganization focuses on changing the family’s structure or routines in response to stress, but the scenario emphasizes a better overall state rather than just a new arrangement. Growth is a broad improvement, but bonadaptation specifically denotes constructive, adaptive response to stress within a family system.