If you're working on reducing stress, what should be your first step?
a. identify the causes of stress
b. take a meditation class
c. take a vacation away from the family
d. take a leave of absence from work

If you are working on reducing stress, the first step that should be taken is to identify the causes of the stress. The correct option is A. Identifying the causes of stress will enable one to determine how to go about combating the stress and how to avoid the stress in future.