Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the passage?
A The modern world is less stressful than the primitive world.
B Different people respond to stressful situations differently.
C A person's reactions to a stressful situation are deeply rooted in his or her biology.
D A person living in the modern world reacts differently to stress than a caveman would.
Which two of the statements correctly summarize the information related in the passage?
A Stress and worry are different emotions.
B Stress has certain bodily manifestations.
C Stress impacts the mind more than the body.
D Stress brings about a "fight or flight" response.
E Stressful situations are not usually what they seem.
1 answer
The correct answer is B: Different people respond to stressful situations differently. and D: Stress brings about a "fight or flight" response. These two statements accurately summarize the information provided in the passage. Statement A is incorrect because the passage does not differentiate between stress and worry. Statement C is incorrect because the passage explains that stress affects both the mind and the body. Statement E is incorrect because the passage does not make any statement about the true nature of stressful situations.