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?
","stem_html":"Which choice best summarizes the author’s main point in the passage?
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