Question

assessment questions

1. how does the authors claim about the use of electronic devices tie to the overall argument of the text?

a. the author claims that electronic devices diminish peoples attention spans so that they spend less time learning about and practicing healthy habits.
b. the author claims that electronic devices hinder social interaction and therefore limit opportunities for people to support their health through relationships.
c. the author claims that electronic devices offer abundant resources about physical and mental health so that people can rely less on doctors and therapists.
d. the author claims that electronic devices provide

Explanation:

To answer this, one must analyze how the author's claim about electronic - device use relates to the overall argument regarding health in the text. Option A directly links electronic - device use to a negative impact on attention spans and health - related behavior, which is likely to be part of the overall argument. Option B focuses more on social interaction rather than the main health - related argument. Option C presents a positive view of electronic devices which may not align with a negative - slant overall argument. Option D is about restaurant information and not related to the main health argument.

Answer:

A. The author claims that electronic devices diminish people's attention spans so that they spend less time learning about and practicing healthy habits.