Question

Which strategy would be most effective in reducing the amount of stress your body experiences? Responses Imagine you are doing your gymnastics routine by practicing it in your head over and over before the big competition. Imagine you are doing your gymnastics routine by practicing it in your head over and over before the big competition. - no response given Play your video games after school until dinner time to relax, then tackle your list of chores and all of your homework. Play your video games after school until dinner time to relax, then tackle your list of chores and all of your homework. - no response given Sleep extra hours on Tuesday night so you can stay up late to study Wednesday night for the math test on Thursday. Sleep extra hours on Tuesday night so you can stay up late to study Wednesday night for the math test on Thursday. - no response given Do not think about or rehearse for your important violin showcase until the morning of the actual showcase.

Answer 1

The most effective strategy for reducing stress in the context provided would be to imagine you are doing your gymnastics routine by practicing it in your head over and over before the big competition. This mental rehearsal can help build confidence, improve focus, and reduce anxiety by familiarizing yourself with the routine, making it feel more manageable and less daunting when you actually perform it.

In contrast, the other strategies—playing video games before chores, sacrificing sleep for studying, and avoiding rehearsal until the last moment—can contribute to increased stress and a sense of being overwhelmed.