Read the analysis of how the main idea was introduced.

the main idea of the article is introduced by sharing some non-examples of self-compassion as a way of defining it. this was meant to engage the reader and cause them to self-reflect.

how was the main idea developed further?

a
the author next cites research by kristin neff's ground-breaking study about self-compassion to provide credibility.
b
the author shares examples of the how self-compassion is useful to assuage the fears of readers who may doubt its benefits.
c
the author continues to share non-examples of self-compassion to reinforce the definition.
d
the author provides examples of the advantages of self-compassion in order to bolster support for the argument that it is beneficial.

Part a which statement best describes a central idea in this narrative? in times of tragedy, it is difficult to determine how best to be of service. in times of crisis, people prefer to be alone. young people tend to look to older people to take action in times of tragedy. when people publicly commit to being of service, they are more likely to follow through. part b which detail from the text best to shape the central idea in part a? "'i thought you might have too much going on already. i saw everyone post online.' martin said, 'i don’t think anyone wanted to be in the way today, so i’m glad you came.'" "finally, he said, 'i don’t know what to do. i guess i should tell him to let me know if he needs anything, but that doesn’t feel like enough.'" "he wondered how many people would actually show up to out and how many would simply hope that enough others did." "he explained to her that martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'what do you plan to do for him? ' his mother asked."