RI.1.2
PART A: Which of the following statements best expresses a central idea of the text?
The best way to cope with stress is to remain positive and ignore all negative emotions, rather than
dwell on stressful situations.
Studying one's dreams is a great adaptive coping mechanism because it prompts one to reflect on
their life choices.
All adaptive coping mechanisms become maladaptive if utilized and relied on too frequently.
People use different methods to deal with stress, which can produce positive and negative
consequences depending on how one chooses to cope.