Question

which strategy is an effective way to manage stress?
○ taking a yoga class
○ hiding feelings from others
○ releasing outbursts of anger
○ skipping school to spend time alone

Explanation:

To determine an effective stress - management strategy, we analyze each option:

• "Taking a yoga class" is a relaxation - based activity. Yoga combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, all of which are known to reduce stress by promoting relaxation, improving mental focus, and reducing the body's physiological stress responses (such as lowering heart rate and blood pressure).
• "Hiding feelings from others" is not effective. Bottling up emotions can lead to increased internal stress, anxiety, and even physical health problems as the body remains in a state of emotional tension.
• "Releasing outbursts of anger" is counter - productive. Anger outbursts can escalate stress levels, damage relationships, and trigger a further stress response in the body due to the release of stress hormones associated with anger.
• "Skipping school to spend time alone" is not a healthy or effective strategy. Skipping responsibilities (like school) can lead to additional stress from academic consequences, guilt, or anxiety about falling behind, and isolating oneself without addressing the root cause of stress is not a constructive way to manage it.

Answer:

A. taking a yoga class