Anna is a successful athlete. She and her two closest friends are all hoping for a college scholarship. She feels pressure to meet the high expectations placed on her. Which one of the following coping strategies is more likely to increase her stress instead of lowering her stress?
A. She increases her effort and trains even harder.
B. She spends more time with her friends, even though they are facing the same pressures.
C. She analyzes her successful and unsuccessful performances and makes changes.
D. She tells herself that she will play in college even without a scholarship.
Answer: A
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