Question

cultivating a cruising attitude with positive thinking
theres an astonishing moment on an airplane that can move the most travel - weary jetsetter: when the flight reaches cruising altitude, above dark clouds, and bright light floods the cabin. the same holds true for our mental and emotional states. when were trapped in a terrible mood, or cycles of negative thinking, its difficult to remember that we can access a lighter, more joyful outlook. but numerous studies show that simple positive thinking exercises can help anyone reach a cruising attitude above the dark storms of daily stresses
on which point would the authors of both passages most likely agree?
taken to extremes, pure positivity or pure pessimism offers little help for facing the daily challenges of life.
geographical factors, such as weather, are the largest predictors of whether a population will be largely optimistic or pessimistic.
more scientific studies are required before any one theory about positive psychology or defensive pessimism can be endorsed.
recording your thoughts in a daily journal or viewing a funny movie will help you find more clarity than trying to solve problems in your head

Explanation:

Passage 1 focuses on positive thinking to reach a better - mental state above daily stresses. Analyzing each option:

• Option 1: Extreme positive or negative thinking is unhelpful in daily life. This aligns with the idea that we need a balanced approach, which could be inferred from the passage's emphasis on positive thinking to rise above daily stress.
• Option 2: There is no mention of geographical factors in Passage 1.
• Option 3: There is no indication in Passage 1 about the need for more scientific studies on positive psychology or defensive pessimism.
• Option 4: There is no mention of journal - writing or watching funny movies in Passage 1.

Answer:

Taken to extremes, pure positivity or pure pessimism offers little help for facing the daily challenges of life.