In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the given alternatives.
Anger management is a phrase that gets tossed around in everyday language, but it’s often misinterpreted. Managing your anger doesn’t ___(1)___ that you won’t ever feel angry. Life is full of challenges, and sometimes it is healthy and normal to experience anger. What you do with that anger is important, so mature adults must learn the signs of anger and ___(2)___ to keep their reactions to situations positive and productive. What triggers your anger response? Sometimes it can be an event or the simple memory of one. Your brain and body are built to become angry sometimes when you feel ___(3)___. But a person can’t respond aggressively to everything that makes them angry. Aggression sometimes may be physical, but it can also ___(4)___ itself as grumpiness, irritability or sarcasm. These negative responses can add up over time and weigh you down. There are three major ways you can respond to anger: expressing your emotions, suppressing them, or calming them. There is no one right way, as each of these reactions can be appropriate in different situations. For example, rather than acting aggressively, a person can be ___(5)___ about their rights and values. Rather than stuffing emotions into a box, a person can redirect their thoughts towards seeking a positive solution to a problem. And finally, a person can practice calmness to reduce their overall reaction to stress and promote healthy living.
Which of the following words fits the blank labelled as (5)?