According to psychiatrists, binge-
watching releases a chemical called
dopamine in the brain, which creates a
feeling of pleasure and can help
people to relax and relieve stress.
She has pointed out that the human
body "can become addicted to any
activity or substances that consistently
produce dopamine." In fact, she says,
the same neuronal pathways that are
activated by drug addiction are
activated by an addiction to binge-
watching
One selection illustrates the causes of
increased dopamine levels in the brains of
people who binge-watch television; the other
descnbes the effect of that increase
Both selections support the idea that binge-
watching increases dopamine levels in the
brain, leading to reduced stress and increased
relaxation for the viewer
One selection illustrates a possible
neurological problem caused by binge-
watching, the other describes a potential

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.