Question #N1077
The author of the passage suggests that the most common response to a stressful situation is to avoid it. This is because people often feel overwhelmed by stress and feel that they have no control over it. The author also suggests that people often believe that stress is something that they have to overcome on their own and that it is a sign of weakness to ask for help. The author argues that these beliefs are incorrect and that there are many things that people can do to manage stress effectively. What is the author’s main point in the passage?
Which choice best summarizes the author’s main point in the passage?Correct Answer is: B
The main point of the passage is that people should not be afraid to ask for help when they are feeling stressed. The author argues that people often feel overwhelmed by stress and believe that they have to overcome it on their own. The author suggests that this is incorrect and that there are many things that people can do to manage stress effectively. The author does not suggest that people should avoid stress at all costs, focus on overcoming stress rather than avoiding it, or that stress is a normal part of life and should not be avoided.