Which activity is described as reducing stress by creating a calm environment?

• A. Reduce breathing rate
• B. Reduce mental activities
• C. Rest in a quiet place
• D. Reduce muscle tension

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how a calm environment can help lower stress. Resting in a quiet place directly creates that calm setting, removing distractions and external stimuli so your body can shift into a relaxed state. When you give yourself quiet surroundings, the nervous system can move toward the rest-and-digest response, which lowers stress levels more effectively than simply adjusting a single physiological or cognitive process alone.

While reducing breathing rate, dialing down mental activities, or releasing muscle tension can all support relaxation, they don’t by themselves establish a calm environment. Resting in a quiet place best matches the described approach of reducing stress through a tranquil setting.