The article presents peculiarities of understanding and usage of lie in adaptation behavior of modern students youth. We discoverd the content of main theoretical approaches to study of strategies of adaptation behavior. We showed the results of empirical study of strategies of adaptation behavior, which was based on student selectionof student (n = 230; 18–23 years old). Applied tools: The usage of adaptation questionnaire by X. Bell, multiple-factor personal questionnaire by R. Cattel (16PF – form C), interpersonal questionnaire by T.
