Which conclusion would be supported by the claim that no neurotic trend is universally adaptive?

• A. Some neurotic tendencies are beneficial in specific contexts.
• B. Some neurotic tendencies are adaptive in certain environments.
• C. None of the trends are adaptive.
• D. Neurotic patterns always improve stress handling.

Answer: (C)

Think about adaptiveness as something that can depend on the situation. If no neurotic trend is universally adaptive, that means there isn’t a single neurotic trait that is beneficial in every possible context. That opens the door to traits that can be helpful in particular circumstances or environments, even though they might not be helpful in others. So the idea supported here is that some neurotic tendencies can be advantageous in specific contexts. It doesn’t mean none are adaptive at all (they can be, just not universally), and it certainly doesn’t imply that neurotic patterns always improve every aspect of coping with stress.