Health psychologists have developed a survey to assess whether adolescents engage in health-promoting behaviors. Of the following, which item most clearly assesses a behavior that can be considered health-promoting?
A. When you feel stress, do you make an effort to identify the source?
B. Do you enjoy keeping in touch with your relatives?
C. Do you believe that your life has purpose?
D. When things happen that are unfair, do you lose control?
Answer: A
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